"Classic Translation: Gadfly" is a successful novel that describes the bourgeois democratic revolution. The image of the novel's protagonist, Gadfly, as a flesh-and-blood patriot has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become a prominent typical image in the world's literary gallery. The work convincingly describes the growth process of Gadfly, showing how he awakened from the lessons of dark reality from a bourgeois son-in-law, consciously devoted himself to the fiery struggle, and grew into a strong warrior. Montanelli, another main character in the work, was also very successfully portrayed and became a profound and typical representative of his kind of characters. "Classic Translation: Gadfly" is a good book with educational content and unique language style.
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Father, is your God satisfied?
I bought a physical book so that I can see the people next to me 4️⃣ without even knowing it [crying]
I originally watched it because of the love and hatred that was spread online, but I found that it was much more than that. The ending was very unforgettable. The bell of the cathedral was tolling, and he said: Whether alive or dead, I will always be a happy gadfly.
I cried so hard after reading the last few chapters, the dialogue between Gadfly and Montanelli in prison was so tense. As a devout Christian, Monterini has always been kind to others, but this kind of kindness is almost cruel to Gadfly, an atheist. Did Gadfly have illusions about him when he asked him to choose between God and himself? Maybe, in the end, Monterini still chose his faith. Even if he knew the result, Gadfly still couldn't hate him. Monterini was actually a poor man, a victim of religious belief.
I think the book "Gadfly" is really great! The image of the gadfly is particularly vivid, reminding me of Paul Korchagin in "How the Steel Was Tempered". They are both strong and unyielding warriors who continue to grow in difficult situations. This book is not only educational, but the language is also very distinctive. It is like a strong cup of coffee, which is endlessly memorable.
I finished reading this novel in three days. Well, I admit that I came here for the label of "father-son sadomasochism" at first, and even planned to read it in comparison with 1993. When reading this novel, Gadfly confessed to Gemma the five years of wandering, Gadfly was executed, and the desperate letter Gadfly left to Gemma... These fragments made me shed tears uncontrollably. The emotional dialogue between Gadfly and the priest in prison (which can also be said to be the most passionate expression of "father-son sadomasochism") did not shock me much. I think it may be because the father and son, the priest and the gadfly, are so similar. They are both introverted and restrained, especially the priest. He did not repent until his son died, and it was not until the end that he finally repented, but everything was too late (of course, it may also be because he read too many spoilers in advance). The book is divided into three parts. The first part and the last two parts have a time span of thirteen years. The Arthur in the first part is almost like the gadfly's previous life in the latter two parts. Arthur has experienced various blows such as being in prison, being betrayed by someone he trusted, being deceived by his beloved priest, and the ten years after smuggling to South America. After several years of setbacks and hardships (although the author did not write it out intuitively, but explained it through the different presentations of Gadfly and Arthur from the inside out and the way of recollection), he transformed into the mysterious Gadfly in people's mouth, from a pampered young master to a tough and tenacious revolutionary warrior. I really like the beginning of the second part. Through the narration of a group of revolutionary youths at a meeting, the author tells us a somewhat legendary and mysterious image of a gadfly from other people's words. It immediately aroused my interest in this character and also aroused my imagination. Finally, I would like to mention the author's brilliance in portraying characters. Apart from the protagonists, the one who left a deep impression is Gemma's good colleague Cecil Martini. When watching the second and third films, my perception of this person can be said to have been constantly changing. The beginning of the change was when he wholeheartedly took care of the sick Gadfly. Although Although he was biased and disliked Gadfly, he kept a clear distinction between public and private affairs and could clearly recognize the ability and value of this new colleague and comrade-in-arms. Even before Gadfly went on a dangerous mission, he wanted to take his place and said something that shocked me. I felt that this character had been sublimated. In addition, the author also likes to design some small details and actions for the characters. For example, the Gadfly and the priest like to play with flowers when they are troubled, and Sissel likes to whistle when thinking, which makes the characters feel very vivid.
OK, this is my first time reading, so let's just write these feelings for the time being.
"The Gadfly" is a world-famous literary work. I have always heard of it. Because the word "revolution" was mentioned in the introduction, I thought it would be a "red novel", so I always stayed away from it. Until one day, when I saw a post recommending this book, I realized that it was not the story I imagined, but about feelings. That's why I decided to read this book.
Although the misunderstanding that "this book is a red novel" has been solved, I still preconceptionally thought that the "emotion" it was about was love. Therefore, when the heroine Joan appeared, I thought to myself that their love was about to be told. During the reading process, I found that the heroine did not have many roles, which made me feel a little strange. The story did not advance as fast as I imagined. Only later did I discover that the main emotion it was about was not their love, but the father-son relationship between the Gadfly and the priest. It was a little unexpected, but at the same time it made me curious about the relationship between father and son that could be written into a masterpiece.
After reading it slowly and figuring out the ins and outs of the story, I sincerely felt that the author was really good at writing. The characterization and psychological description of each character in the book are very thorough, making their images very three-dimensional and full. Everyone has a different standpoint from their own perspective, but when faced with their own responsibilities and identified matters, they all behave sharply, intelligently, uprightly, and reliably...
All in all, very nice! A classic is indeed a classic!
2026.2 Month
I have seen many gadflies sucking the blood of cows and humans. The swollen bumps remind people that it is so poisonous and so brave.
The blood of warriors makes everyone fear and respect them like a gadfly. Sacrificing yourself is so fearless and selfless.
Suffering did not defeat him, betrayal kept him awake, and love kept him kind. And who won this war? The person who died or the person who let him die?
Now I just want to let myself lose my memory and watch Gadfly again. 😢 I really like the character Gadfly (and Chida in the book) and also like the text of this book. For me, it is a perfect book in every aspect.
Paul Korchagin reads this book on Chinese medicine
Korchagin, you've done us all a disservice.
The spirit of Niu Meng will always exist and influence people [crying]
Hate Haiqingtian! ! Maybe it's because I know little about revolutions in Europe and the United States, and I don't have a cultural background related to religion. Although it's shocking, my focus is still on Hate Hai Qing Tian.
The description of this book is really good, and the feelings are very sincere.
"Whether I am alive or dead, I am a happy gadfly"
After reading it, I felt a little emotional. I didn't know where to start after writing a thousand words, so I used the gadfly's autobiography as a mark and will comment on it later.
It is indeed very interesting, and different generations have different opinions. In my opinion, it is not only a story of revolution and love, but also an out-and-out tragic portrayal.
Arthur's growth is amazing, and his experiences are heartbreaking. The price of growth is so great that I dare not look back at my past self. He went through a lot from childhood to maturity, but fortunately he realized his ideal
How much help has the eternal Jesus helped you and how much suffering has he endured for you, so that you love him more than you love me?
It's written so well. Damn it.
Religious belief, love, and changes in wealth and poverty all make a firm will more valuable
Father, is your God satisfied?
Pretty good, worth watching
The description is very shocking
Montanelli, what are you thinking in your heart...
It really made me realize the horror of the iceberg theory for the first time.
Father, is your God satisfied?
I bought a physical book so that I can see the people next to me 4️⃣ without even knowing it [crying]
I originally watched it because of the love and hatred that was spread online, but I found that it was much more than that. The ending was very unforgettable. The bell of the cathedral was tolling, and he said: Whether alive or dead, I will always be a happy gadfly.
I cried so hard after reading the last few chapters, the dialogue between Gadfly and Montanelli in prison was so tense. As a devout Christian, Monterini has always been kind to others, but this kind of kindness is almost cruel to Gadfly, an atheist. Did Gadfly have illusions about him when he asked him to choose between God and himself? Maybe, in the end, Monterini still chose his faith. Even if he knew the result, Gadfly still couldn't hate him. Monterini was actually a poor man, a victim of religious belief.
I think the book "Gadfly" is really great! The image of the gadfly is particularly vivid, reminding me of Paul Korchagin in "How the Steel Was Tempered". They are both strong and unyielding warriors who continue to grow in difficult situations. This book is not only educational, but the language is also very distinctive. It is like a strong cup of coffee, which is endlessly memorable.
I finished reading this novel in three days. Well, I admit that I came here for the label of "father-son sadomasochism" at first, and even planned to read it in comparison with 1993. When reading this novel, Gadfly confessed to Gemma the five years of wandering, Gadfly was executed, and the desperate letter Gadfly left to Gemma... These fragments made me shed tears uncontrollably. The emotional dialogue between Gadfly and the priest in prison (which can also be said to be the most passionate expression of "father-son sadomasochism") did not shock me much. I think it may be because the father and son, the priest and the gadfly, are so similar. They are both introverted and restrained, especially the priest. He did not repent until his son died, and it was not until the end that he finally repented, but everything was too late (of course, it may also be because he read too many spoilers in advance). The book is divided into three parts. The first part and the last two parts have a time span of thirteen years. The Arthur in the first part is almost like the gadfly's previous life in the latter two parts. Arthur has experienced various blows such as being in prison, being betrayed by someone he trusted, being deceived by his beloved priest, and the ten years after smuggling to South America. After several years of setbacks and hardships (although the author did not write it out intuitively, but explained it through the different presentations of Gadfly and Arthur from the inside out and the way of recollection), he transformed into the mysterious Gadfly in people's mouth, from a pampered young master to a tough and tenacious revolutionary warrior. I really like the beginning of the second part. Through the narration of a group of revolutionary youths at a meeting, the author tells us a somewhat legendary and mysterious image of a gadfly from other people's words. It immediately aroused my interest in this character and also aroused my imagination. Finally, I would like to mention the author's brilliance in portraying characters. Apart from the protagonists, the one who left a deep impression is Gemma's good colleague Cecil Martini. When watching the second and third films, my perception of this person can be said to have been constantly changing. The beginning of the change was when he wholeheartedly took care of the sick Gadfly. Although Although he was biased and disliked Gadfly, he kept a clear distinction between public and private affairs and could clearly recognize the ability and value of this new colleague and comrade-in-arms. Even before Gadfly went on a dangerous mission, he wanted to take his place and said something that shocked me. I felt that this character had been sublimated. In addition, the author also likes to design some small details and actions for the characters. For example, the Gadfly and the priest like to play with flowers when they are troubled, and Sissel likes to whistle when thinking, which makes the characters feel very vivid. OK, this is my first time reading, so let's just write these feelings for the time being.
"The Gadfly" is a world-famous literary work. I have always heard of it. Because the word "revolution" was mentioned in the introduction, I thought it would be a "red novel", so I always stayed away from it. Until one day, when I saw a post recommending this book, I realized that it was not the story I imagined, but about feelings. That's why I decided to read this book. Although the misunderstanding that "this book is a red novel" has been solved, I still preconceptionally thought that the "emotion" it was about was love. Therefore, when the heroine Joan appeared, I thought to myself that their love was about to be told. During the reading process, I found that the heroine did not have many roles, which made me feel a little strange. The story did not advance as fast as I imagined. Only later did I discover that the main emotion it was about was not their love, but the father-son relationship between the Gadfly and the priest. It was a little unexpected, but at the same time it made me curious about the relationship between father and son that could be written into a masterpiece. After reading it slowly and figuring out the ins and outs of the story, I sincerely felt that the author was really good at writing. The characterization and psychological description of each character in the book are very thorough, making their images very three-dimensional and full. Everyone has a different standpoint from their own perspective, but when faced with their own responsibilities and identified matters, they all behave sharply, intelligently, uprightly, and reliably... All in all, very nice! A classic is indeed a classic! 2026.2 Month
I have seen many gadflies sucking the blood of cows and humans. The swollen bumps remind people that it is so poisonous and so brave. The blood of warriors makes everyone fear and respect them like a gadfly. Sacrificing yourself is so fearless and selfless. Suffering did not defeat him, betrayal kept him awake, and love kept him kind. And who won this war? The person who died or the person who let him die?
Now I just want to let myself lose my memory and watch Gadfly again. 😢 I really like the character Gadfly (and Chida in the book) and also like the text of this book. For me, it is a perfect book in every aspect.
Paul Korchagin reads this book on Chinese medicine
Korchagin, you've done us all a disservice.
The spirit of Niu Meng will always exist and influence people [crying]
Hate Haiqingtian! ! Maybe it's because I know little about revolutions in Europe and the United States, and I don't have a cultural background related to religion. Although it's shocking, my focus is still on Hate Hai Qing Tian.
The description of this book is really good, and the feelings are very sincere.
"Whether I am alive or dead, I am a happy gadfly" After reading it, I felt a little emotional. I didn't know where to start after writing a thousand words, so I used the gadfly's autobiography as a mark and will comment on it later.
It is indeed very interesting, and different generations have different opinions. In my opinion, it is not only a story of revolution and love, but also an out-and-out tragic portrayal.
Arthur's growth is amazing, and his experiences are heartbreaking. The price of growth is so great that I dare not look back at my past self. He went through a lot from childhood to maturity, but fortunately he realized his ideal
How much help has the eternal Jesus helped you and how much suffering has he endured for you, so that you love him more than you love me?
It's written so well. Damn it.
Religious belief, love, and changes in wealth and poverty all make a firm will more valuable
Father, is your God satisfied?
Pretty good, worth watching
The description is very shocking
Montanelli, what are you thinking in your heart... It really made me realize the horror of the iceberg theory for the first time.