Xia Jian's Translation of Philosophers' Essays
by (u. S.) Henry David Thoreau, Etc.
About This Novel
This book is a collection of essays by philosophers selected by the famous translator Xia Jian. It includes the works of ten masters in the history of Western literature, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Washington Irving, Bryant, Emerson, Hawthorne, Holmes, and Thoreau. The content covers many aspects such as natural scenery, philosophical debates, and literary criticism. Mr. Xia Jian's literary attainments are profound, his translation is concise and beautiful, his personal style is calm and solemn, and he is rich in history, which vividly shows readers the subtleties of the works of these masters. At the same time, before each author's selected article, there is also a critical biography written by Mr. Xia Jian for readers' reference. This book not only generally shows the connection, inheritance and development of the literary creation and thought of these famous writers, but is also an excellent philosophical prose reader with high appreciation value in aesthetics and translation.
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