The Prince's Travels (translation Classic)
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The only novel by the literary giant Dr. Johnson, the text is elegant but not heavy, and the writing style is vivid but not harsh. It is the last translation by the famous translator Mr. Shui Tiantong. It has been out of print for more than 30 years and has been newly revised and released. The translation was revised by the senior translator Mr. Pu Long. Samuel Johnson is a British encyclopedic literary giant, a poet, essayist, literary critic, biographer and linguist. To talk about his achievements, the first real dictionary in the history of English compiled by himself is the "English Dictionary". "The Travels of a Prince" is his most popular work, selling well in Europe and the United States for centuries and influencing later famous writers such as Jane Austen, Shelley, and George Eliot. Johnson only wrote one novel in his life, which was "The Travels of a Prince". This is a philosophical novel, with the legendary story of the Abyssinian prince escaping from the Valley of Happiness and traveling around the world as the main line. It discusses the pain and joy of life, family and marriage, life and death and other issues. The writing is elegant but not heavy, and the writing style is vivid but not harsh. It is worthy of the style of a master. Mr. Shui Tiantong is a great scholar in China in the 20th century who has mastered Chinese and Western studies. His Chinese and English are first-rate. Shui's translation of "Prince's Travels" was first published in 1988. When he translated the book, he was already in his old age. In addition, due to his poor health, he died suddenly before re-reading the proofs, so the book contained many errors. The current translation has been revised by Mr. Pu Long, a senior translator, and a new edition has been released. It is hoped that readers can appreciate the subtle meaning of this classic philosophical novel and that Mr. Shui's last work will not be forgotten.
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