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  1. Taiping Guangji (Fine) Li Fang4.9M Wordscompleted "Taiping Guangji" is a collection of classical Chinese novels in ancient my country, with a total of 500 volumes. It was compiled by Li Fang and others during the Taiping and Xingguo reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty by collecting various unofficial histories, biographies, stories, novels, etc. It is collectively known as the "Four Great Books of the Song Dynasty" together with "Taiping Yulan", "Wenyuan Yinghua" and "Cefu Yuangui". "Taiping Guangji" is compiled and classified accordin 588Reads9.0Score237Shelves
  2. Jade Key Method Vacuum3k Wordscompleted Jade key method 587Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  3. The Unexpected Death of an Anarchist Written by Dario Fo; Translated by Lu Tongliu44k Wordscompleted Dario Fo (1926-2016), Italian playwright, theater director, and actor. Winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature. He has created more than 50 plays and directed more than 80 plays. His works are rooted in the lives of the people at the bottom and current affairs, advocating improvisation and on-the-spot performance, "inheriting the spirit of medieval comedians, denouncing authority, and safeguarding the dignity of the oppressed." He is known as the "people's bard." Representative plays includ 587Reads9.4Score308Shelves
  4. Mother's Fragrance Zhou Min88k Wordscompleted The book "Mother's Fragrance" collects a total of 55 prose and essays by the author, about 150,000 words. The author uses poetic language to describe family, friendship, love and nostalgia in the world through his understanding of life and emotions, his feelings about nature and society. Reading it gives people positive inspiration and wonderful enjoyment. 586Reads9.3Score—Shelves
  5. Zi Ping Zhen Chuan (Commentary by Xu Lewu) Shen Xiaozhan106k Wordscompleted "Ziping True Interpretation" is a traditional Chinese numerology work written by Mr. Shen Xiaozhan, a scholar of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. This work is the one with the least weight among the "first three books" of traditional Ziping numerology (Yuanhai Ziping, Sanming Tonghui, and Ziping Zhenquan), but it has the most incisive theory and the most appropriate discussion. What makes this edition particularly valuable is that it has been carefully annotated by Mr. Xu Lewu, a genius in the worl 586Reads9.4Score174Shelves
  6. Loving You Is Like Loving Life (2021 Version) Wang Xiaobo75k Wordscompleted "Loving You Like Loving Life" is a collection of Wang Xiaobo's letters, including 127 letters from Wang Xiaobo's most important 20 years of life. This edition includes a letter written by Wang Xiaobo to a friend on the day of his death. The book is divided into two parts: "To Li Yinhe" and "To Others", which completely presents the whole process of this "magical love" from acquaintance, acquaintance to falling in love. It also allows us to see the troubles, happiness, persistence, and ideals tha 585Reads9.3Score248Shelves
  7. Must-Read Classic Classics: the Romance of the Gods Xu Zhonglin455k Wordscompleted "The Romance of the Gods", commonly known as the "Fengshen Bang", also known as "The Complete Biography of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties", "The Outer History of King Wu's Conquest of Zhou", and "The Legend of the Gods", is a Chinese novel about gods and demons. It was written by Xu Zhonglin in the Ming Dynasty and was published during the Longqing and Wanli years. The book has one hundred chapters in total. The prototype of "The Romance of the Gods" can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty 584Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  8. Woman's Heart-Full Version Luyin54k Wordscompleted A literary slice of the awakening of female consciousness. Through the struggle of intellectual woman Huai Qing in the siege of marriage, the gender dilemma under the collision of old and new ideological trends is revealed. From escaping from an arranged marriage to falling into the disillusionment of free love, the real picture of life "after Nora ran away" is dissected with cold writing, which can be called a mental diagnosis of urban women in the 1940s. 583Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  9. Before the Snowflakes Fall Qiongyao112k Wordscompleted This is a book about "life and death", but also a book about "love". Qiong Yao writes an article for the first time to recall the true love of knowing and staying with her husband Ping Xintao, and uses a philosophical writing style to explore the meaning of life and death. It burns like a spark in life, and falls to the ground like snowflakes in death. Moving towards the end of life with dignity is the embodiment of the original meaning of life. 582Reads9.4Score145Shelves
  10. The View of Ancient Literature (Complete Collection) Wu Chucai, Wu Tiaohou450k Wordscompleted The book is divided into 1-6 volumes, which are moderate in length and easy to read and understand. The chapters and volumes are relatively well-proportioned. Most of the selected articles are from the Han and Tang dynasties, mainly prose, with parallel rhyme and rhyme in mind. 582Reads9.3Score253Shelves
  11. Yuewei Caotang Notes (Vernacular Version) Ji Yun551k Wordscompleted The romantic and talented Ji Xiaolan had the only masterpiece handed down from generation to generation during his lifetime! It is as famous as "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" and is known as one of the "Two Best" notebook novels of the Qing Dynasty. The original work is written in a concise notebook style and contains many short stories about strange things. The content in the book is all-encompassing and can be called an encyclopedia of Qing Dynasty society. This publication adopts pop 581Reads9.4Score211Shelves
  12. Silmarillion (UK) Written by J. R. R. Tolkien; (UK) Edited by Christopher Tolkien258k Wordscompleted "The Silmarillion" is Tolkien's setting of the origin of the world of Middle-earth. It contains his ambition to create a creation epic for the English-speaking people. It was compiled and published posthumously by his youngest son Christopher Tolkien. Added a long article about Tolkien revealing his creative process. In the beginning there was Yuru, the "One God", whose name was called Ilúvatar in the world. Elves, the firstborn children of Yiru, love the stars forever and ever, and their beauty 581Reads9.4Score223Shelves
  13. Complete Explanation of the Wisdom of "Zhuangzi" Ding Yi218k Wordscompleted Zhuangzi is a representative figure of the Taoist school and the inheritor and developer of Laozi's philosophical thoughts. Later generations will refer to his philosophy and Laozi's philosophy as "Laozi and Zhuangzi philosophy". His thoughts contain elements of simple dialectics, advocating "inaction" and giving up all rash actions. Imagining a subjective spiritual state in which "heaven and earth coexist with me, and all things are one with me", where everything is peaceful and contented. Poli 577Reads9.4Score141Shelves
  14. Self-Narrated History 1966-1976: No Escape Feng Jicai68k Wordscompleted This is a collection of essays that records the writer Feng Jicai's memories about writing, life, and reality, and tells his life experience from being a painter to becoming a writer. This collection of essays contains the author's family and family stories, as well as Feng Jicai's own growth, love and other past events in his youth. The writing is humorous, fluent and natural, plain yet touching, and full of power to read. 576Reads9.5Score136Shelves
  15. Five Tigers Pingxi Anonymous313k Wordscompleted It describes that Di Qing and other five tiger generals, under the orders of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, conquered Qingtang and Shangcheng. They mistakenly left Shanshan (Shanshan) country and were captured by Princess Shuangyang. Di Qing had no choice but to marry Princess Shuangyang, but ordered the four tiger generals Zhang, Li, Liu, and Shi to travel secretly to complete the mission of conquering the west. Di Qing then took the opportunity to escape and was chased by Princess Shuang 576Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  16. Four Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhang Xin286k Wordscompleted Four classics of traditional Chinese medicine compiled by Zhang Xin 576Reads9.1Score254Shelves
  17. The Old Man and the Sea (Bilingual in Chinese and English) Hemingway160k Wordscompleted "The Old Man and the Sea" is one of the most famous novellas in the world, written by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an old man who goes fishing alone in distant seas. After not catching a fish for eighty-four consecutive days and being laughed at by others, the old man finally caught a big marlin alone. However, the fish was so big that it dragged the old man's small fishing boat on the sea and escaped for three days. Finally, exhausted, the old man was able to kill it and tie it to th 575Reads9.0Score140Shelves
  18. A Large Collection of Modern and Ancient Wonders (A Set of 17 Volumes in Total) Old Man Holding an Urn922k Wordscompleted This is a collection of vernacular short stories from the Ming Dynasty, compiled and selected by the old man Bao Weng, covering diverse themes such as historical legends, urban life, love and marriage, and public cases and chivalry. As a representative work of popular literature in the Ming Dynasty, Wonders of Modern and Ancient Times, with vivid narrative techniques and content close to people's livelihood, profoundly reflected the thoughts, emotions and social features of the citizens at that 574Reads9.4Score185Shelves
  19. Zhuangzi Nan Huaijin388k Wordscompleted The book "Zhuangzi" records the thoughts, words and deeds of Zhuangzi himself and his disciples. It is a representative work of Taoism. Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, its influence has transcended the scope of Taoism and has been combined with academic schools such as Confucianism and Buddhism. It has become a must-read book for traditional Chinese scholars to cultivate themselves and cope with the world. Among them, the seven chapters of "Neipian" have always been known for their rigorous ide 573Reads9.4Score195Shelves
  20. Introduction to Medicine Written by Li Chun825k Wordscompleted Ancient Chinese medicine books are a shining pearl in the treasure house of Chinese medicine. They have high guiding significance and practical value, and have made significant contributions and far-reaching influences on the development of medicine in later generations. 573Reads9.4Score190Shelves
  21. Forbidden Colors Mishima Yukio253k Wordscompleted ★Love is born out of despair. Subtle evil is more beautiful than rough goodness. ★Mishima Yukio's early novel, a classic work of homosexual description [About the author] Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) Japanese novelist and playwright. His real name is Hiraoka Gongwei, and he was born in Tokyo. In 1949, he published the novel "Confessions of a Mask", establishing his status in the literary world. On November 25, 1970, he committed suicide after writing the fourth part of "The Sea of ​​Fertility", "T 572Reads9.1Score—Shelves
  22. Addition and Deletion Divination--Old Man Yehe Yehe Old Man123k Wordscompleted This book is an introductory textbook among the six-line classics, and it is also a masterpiece. This book, together with the "Zhengzong of Divination", "The Complete Book of Bu Cu", "Duanyi Tianji", "The Complete Collection of Duanyi", "Huozhulin", "Yiyin", "Yimao", "Yi Thumb" and "Yilin Supplement", are collectively known as the classic masterpieces among the six-lineage classics that have been passed down through the ages. 571Reads9.4Score230Shelves
  23. The Analects of Confucius Confucius21k Wordscompleted The way of a gentleman through the ages, a life textbook. Confucius said: "Relate without writing, believe in and love the past." The greatness of "The Analects" lies precisely in the fact that it is not an empty preaching, but a true record of the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. It is the crystallization of "words" and "examples". This 20,000-word classic contains the fundamental principles of governing the country and cultivating life for the Chinese nation for more than two th 570Reads9.3Score216Shelves
  24. War and People: All 3 Volumes (Complete Works of Mao Dun Literature Award-Winning Works: Collector's Edition) Wang Huo1.4M Wordscompleted The main line of the novel is the ups and downs of Tong Shuangwei, an upper-level official of the Kuomintang and a legal authority. After many hardships, he gradually moves from chaos and ignorance to awakening and light. Another main line is the process of Tong Jiating growing up from a young and ignorant person to finally becoming a righteous warrior, which is full of legend. The novel takes the family tragedies and life experiences of Tong Shuangwei and his son Tong Jiating as the main line, 569Reads9.4Score175Shelves
  25. Must-Read Classic Works by Literary Masters (Set of 34 Volumes in Total) Xu Zhimo3.7M Wordscompleted "Must-Read Classic Works of Literary Masters" (a set of 34 volumes in total) selects classic literary works by Xu Zhimo, Hu Shi, Fu Lei, Tagore, Zhu Ziqing, Zhou Zuoren, etc., Including prose poems, appreciation of famous paintings, etc. The masters are either graceful, tender, or romantic, and unfold a vivid and fascinating literary picture for readers. 569Reads9.4Score168Shelves
  26. Acupuncture a and B Meridians Huang Fumi146k Wordscompleted "Acupuncture Jia Yi Jing", referred to as "Jia Yi Jing", was written in 282 AD and was written by Huangfu Mi of Jin Dynasty. The book has 12 volumes and 128 chapters. The first 6 volumes are the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and the basic knowledge of acupuncture, and the last 6 volumes are the clinical treatment part. This book is based on three classics: "Lingshu", "Suwen", and "The Essentials of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Mingtang Kong Points". It is the earliest existing 569Reads9.4Score256Shelves
  27. Jiashen 300Th Anniversary Guo Moruo18k Wordscompleted This year is the Jiashen year of the lunar calendar. It has been another sixty years since Guo Moruo's "The Three Hundred Years of Jiashen" was serialized in Chongqing's "Xinhua Daily" on March 19, 1944. Guo Moruo, the editor of "Jiashen Three Hundred Years Sacrifice". Comrade Guo Moruo's "The Three Centenary Ceremony of Jiashen" was written in 1944 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the victory of the peasant uprising led by Li Zicheng in the late Ming Dynasty. This article was first publi 568Reads9.1Score140Shelves
  28. 1984 [English] Written by George Orwell, Translated by Dong Leshan182k Wordscompleted "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is Orwell's masterpiece and can be called the most famous anti-utopian and anti-totalitarian political allegory novel in the world's literary world. Vocabulary words such as "Big Brother", "Doublethink" and "Newspeak" that he coined in the novel have been included in authoritative English dictionaries. His surname even gave rise to common terms such as "Orwellian" and "Orwellism", which continue to appear in the writings of journalists reporting on international news, whic 567Reads9.4Score246Shelves
  29. Huangji Jingshi Shu Shao Yong291k Wordscompleted "Huangji Jingshishu" is a classic of Yi studies known as "Eternal Wonder Book", written by Shao Yong, a Neo-Confucian scholar in the Northern Song Dynasty. This ancient book is based on Yuanhui's calculation of the fortunes of the world. Different time periods correspond to different hexagrams, and it calculates the rise and fall of different eras from the origin of mankind. 567Reads8.9Score180Shelves
  30. The Four Classics of Internal Strength Written by Wang Nanxi29k Wordscompleted Chinese traditional cultural thoughts have a long history and are highly original, original and literary. The early ideological forms were very distinctive, with extensive and profound contents such as religious theology, Chinese medicine classics, ancient military art, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and hundreds of schools of thought, Feng Shui metaphysics, Twenty-Four Histories, customs and geography, etc. This series of "Original Books on Classic Chinese Studies and Essence Culture" retains t 567Reads9.3Score242Shelves
  31. Nalan's Poem: the Flowers and Moon Are Never Idle, Don't Let Your Lovesickness Wake You Up Zhang Qishu92k Wordscompleted "Nalan Ci: The Flowers and Moon Never Rest, Do Not Let Awakenings Awake" is a book with a literary theme. Nalan Rongruo, a prime minister with the most beautiful name. A person who is extremely affectionate and sincere wrote a poem with sincere words. The book uses Nalan's lyrics as clues, covering many aspects such as love, family affection, friendship, etc., Coupled with smooth, accurate, vivid and beautiful translations and appreciations, it comprehensively displays the colorful and short lif 567Reads9.4Score304Shelves
  32. Fish Does Not Exist Lulu Miller96k Wordscompleted David Starr Jordan, the founding president of Stanford University, was a taxonomist and a man obsessed with bringing order to the natural world—he discovered nearly one-fifth of the fish known to man at the time. But the more hidden blueprints for life he uncovers, the more the universe seems intent on stopping him. His collection was destroyed by lightning, fire, and finally the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which knocked nearly a thousand fragile glass jars containing fish specimens to the gr 563Reads9.4Score209Shelves
  33. Mirror Flowers Li Ruzhen406k Wordscompleted This book is one of the most unique contents among Chinese classical novels. Contemporary scholars call it a "miscellaneous novel". The author describes the images of 100 extremely intelligent women, embodying the progressive thoughts of demanding equality between men and women and opposing the oppression of women. The book also uses his imagination to describe various customs and customs in overseas countries. The book is humorous and full of wonderful ideas. Various anecdotes are popular and h 562Reads9.3Score181Shelves
  34. Female Gong Dharma Jiang Fengman4k Wordscompleted This work "Female Gong Zhengfa" is written by He Xiangu 562Reads8.8Score191Shelves
  35. Bloody Meridian (US) Written by Cormac Mccarthy; Translated by Feng Wei; Edited by Zheng Xianqing192k Wordscompleted The whole book is about the experience of the protagonist "Youngster". As a teenager, he joined the U. S. Military and went to Mexico. Soon he was fatally attacked by the Indians. Later, he accidentally joined a team of bounty hunters composed of criminals, veterans and Indians. The nominal leader of this team was Granton, a veteran of the American-Mexican War. In fact, it was Judge Holden who directed life and death. This team of hunters hunted Indians everywhere in Mexico, regardless of age or 561Reads9.1Score168Shelves
  36. Human Comedy (16 Volumes in Total) Balzac1.9M Wordscompleted This set of "Human Comedy" was written by Mr. Fu Lei, a master in French translation. He spent 25 years of hard work, selected and carefully translated 16 excellent works, and now it is newly collected into a volume! The original author, Balzac, is known as the Napoleon of literature. His works are like a mirror of French society and are highly praised by literary giants such as Hugo, Proust, Zweig, Hardy, Maugham, and Mu Xin. He is the spiritual leader in their hearts! This work combines all ki 560Reads9.5Score225Shelves
  37. My Heart Has Been Sad Seven Times Gibran34k Wordscompleted In this book, there are all the things you like above, and there is absolutely no unnecessary moaning text. A book with a small size and comfortable hand feel, suitable for you to open it anywhere. The moving subway, the fragrant coffee shop, the sofa relaxing the muscles, the benches slightly heated by the sun... Reading it is a wonderful thing. Everything is fresh, cheerful and lovely. Breathe smoothly and freely. The sun is pouring on the earth, and the soul is absorbing heat at this moment. 560Reads9.3Score217Shelves
  38. Picking up Flowers in the Morning and Evening (Reading Guide Catalog for Primary and Secondary School Students) Lu Xun86k Wordscompleted "Morning Blossoms Plucked at Dusk" is one of Mr. Lu Xun's most important prose collections and enjoys a high reputation in the history of modern Chinese prose. It contains more than ten essays such as "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" and "Mr. Fujino", and 12 works such as "Five Rampant Meeting" and "Mr. Fujino". They describe the author's childhood life and study process in his youth, express his nostalgia for his former relatives, friends and teachers, and mock the reactionary and conse 560Reads9.5Score243Shelves
  39. Love Forever Liu Xinglong165k Wordscompleted Taoye, a beautiful girl from the north bank, married Long Ke, a handsome young man from the south bank. When the wedding boat carried the newlyweds to the happy harbor, the tragedy happened that the boat crashed and everyone died. Qu Xiang, who broke into the beach along the river, rescued Tao Ye and warmed Tao Ye's heart with his affection. The two finally collided with the spark of love. Just when the trackers and Tan sisters were happily holding their wedding, the blind Long Ke appeared. This 559Reads9.6Score—Shelves
  40. Golden Policy [Ming] Liu Bowen112k Wordscompleted "Golden Policy" is said to have been written by Liu Bowen, the founding minister of the Ming Dynasty. It is a masterpiece of the Huozhulin hexagram method and can be called a classic for studying the six-yao line. It is written in Fu style. The opening chapter "Zong Duan Qian Jin Fu" explains the basic principles and judgment criteria of the six Yao lines, and then discusses more than 30 common divination themes in life, such as travel, seeking wealth, marriage, etc. The book is rich in referenc 558Reads9.3Score286Shelves
  41. The Decameron Boccaccio394k Wordscompleted "The Decameron" (1348-1353) is the first realist masterpiece in the history of European literature. The work begins with a prologue, describing what happened when ten young men and women took refuge in a villa in the countryside against the background of the plague in Florence. Each of the ten young men told a story every day, and a total of one hundred stories were told in ten days, hence the name "The Decameron". Each story is of different lengths and all-inclusive in content, and humanistic t 558Reads9.4Score230Shelves
  42. The Long Days Are Coming to an End [English] Written by Kazuo Ishiguro, Translated by Feng Tao169k Wordscompleted "The End of the Day" is a work by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro that won the Booker Prize in 1989. It is also Ishiguro's most important masterpiece. The novel unfolds with the memories of the butler Stevens, telling the various experiences he had during his more than thirty years of service to Lord Darlington. Although he reached the peak of his career, Stevens suppressed his emotions too coldly and pursued perfect performance of his duties. He missed the last time his father was on his deat 558Reads9.3Score251Shelves
  43. Complete Biography of Jigong Chen Chen703k Wordscompleted "The Complete Biography of Jigong" is a long novel about gods and demons written by Guo Xiaoting, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty. It mainly tells the story of Monk Jigong traveling around the world, encountering various injustices, punishing evil and promoting good, and helping those in need. It is famous for its stories such as "Feilai Peak", "Fighting Crickets" and "Eight Demons Lian Jidian". 558Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  44. Water Margin (Guomai Classic) Shi Naian870k Wordscompleted The Songjiang uprising during the Xuanhe period at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty was recorded in history. Relevant records can be seen in various works, such as "Song Jiang Xiao gathered to flee, plagiarizing all the way to Shandong, there were earthquakes in prefectures and counties, and many officials took refuge." From the Southern Song Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, the legend of Liangshan heroes can be heard in scripts, storytellers, and opera stages. Whether it is the personal legends 557Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  45. Jinan's Winter Lao She136k Wordscompleted This book has selected Lao She's most classic works and collected them all. Lao She is good at using popular and plain words to reflect the times and life. His works have an indispensable position in history, are insurmountably exemplary and representative, and have eternal charm. French writer Le Clézio, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, commented: "The depth, passion and humor in Lao She's novels are global and transcend national boundaries." His novel "Camel Xiangzi" and the play "Tea 556Reads9.4Score180Shelves
  46. Norse Gods Neil Gaiman103k Wordscompleted Norse mythology is an important origin of fantasy culture! Neil Gaiman, the master of fantasy literature and author of "American Gods", retells the glorious Norse mythology! Ragnarok has arrived, and the ancient gods are about to awaken. Where does Thor's hammer come from? Why did Odin, the father of the gods, lose an eye? What is the identity of Loki, who is both good and evil? In the two thousand years since its birth, it has gone through many interpretations, and the origin of Nordic mytholog 555Reads9.0Score287Shelves
  47. The Flower of Evil (Guomai Classic) Baudelaire71k Wordscompleted "Flowers of Evil" is a masterpiece of French poet Baudelaire, which established his position in the history of French and even world poetry. This classic poem shows evil and the relationship between good and evil surrounding evil through poetry. Baudelaire broke through the centuries-old view of good and evil and looked at evil from a dialectical point of view. He believed that evil has a dual nature. It has an evil side and exudes a special kind of beauty. On the one hand, it corrodes and infri 555Reads9.1Score212Shelves
  48. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Health Wisdom Zhang Qing399k Wordscompleted This book uses modern interpretation methods to deeply explore the health-preserving methods in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" to help readers use these magical herbal prescriptions to symptomatically treat common diseases in modern families. At the same time, the effects of various foods recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and still common in today's life are introduced, allowing readers to realize the great effects of materia medica in daily life. In addition, this book also com 554Reads9.4Score112Shelves
  49. Confessions Rousseau461k Wordscompleted Rousseau's "Confessions" can be called the most famous autobiographical work in the entire history of Western literature or even culture. It is Rousseau's main achievement in literature. It has the same classic status as the "Confessions" of the early Christian theologian St. Augustine, and has a profound impact on later generations until today. This book is a work of painstaking introspection and painstaking efforts when the author was in a miserable place in his later years. The entire autobio 553Reads9.3Score240Shelves
  50. World Literature Masterpiece-Les Miserables Hugo922k Wordscompleted "Les Misérables (Set Volume 1 and 2)/World Literature Masterpiece" tells the story of Jean Valjean who was imprisoned for stealing a piece of bread due to hunger. After he was released from prison, he stole the bishop's silverware. Influenced by the bishop, he became a good man, changed his name to Madeleine, set up industry, and helped the poor. He was later elected mayor, but was recognized by the new police chief Javert. In order to save an innocent person who was mistaken for Jean Valjean, h 551Reads9.4Score170Shelves