Xinxu refers to a collection of historical stories originating from the period spanning the Spring and Autumn Annals through the Han dynasty. The compilation is primarily composed of historical content and was organized during the Former Han dynasty.
The work was compiled by Liu Xiang, a notable figure of the Former Han period. While the name may be associated with geographical locations in China, the primary historical reference for Xinxu identifies it as this specific literary collection of ancient narratives.