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Man and Superman, Joan of Arc (collected Works of the Nobel Prize in Literature)

(british) Bernard Shaw

175K06

The Nobel Prize in Literature, with its great spirit of human idealism, provides an eternal standard for world literature. It includes poetry, novels, prose, drama, philosophy, history and other different genres. Masterpieces of different styles are full of brilliance and unique characteristics, comprehensively showing the overall situation of world literature in the 20th century. One after another, splendid masterpieces, magnificent views, and hundreds of rivers return to the sea, are all gathered in this collection of works by Nobel Prize winners. Brand-new translations, real award-winning inside stories, and detailed and vivid introductions of writers and works not only show the creative trajectory of the writer, the style and characteristics of the works, but also reveal the inherent laws of literature. With a wide range of themes and different techniques, people can not only enjoy the charm of art, but also gain varying degrees of enlightenment in various ideological realms, thereby understanding the true meaning of life.

The Apple Cart: Political Rhapsody (chinese Translation of World Literature Masterpieces Series)

(british) Bernard Shaw

51K0

"The Apple Cart: A Political Rhapsody" is a play written by Irish playwright Bernard Shaw in 1928. The title of the book "The Apple Cart" comes from the British proverb "overturning the apple cart", which means "upsetting a wishful thinking". This is a satirical comedy about political philosophy. The author expresses his hidden worries about British politics through this fictional story. Synopsis: The fictional King Magnus of England has a dispute with Prime Minister Brotus and his cabinet. The prime minister and cabinet tried to deprive the monarchy of its remaining political influence. The king used his wisdom to resolve the crisis, and everything was business as usual. But in the end, a political problem was left unresolved... Bernard Shaw expressed his hidden worries about British politics through this fictional story. Although it has certain limitations, it is very prescient. This book is translated by Lao She and is the crystallization of the wisdom of two Chinese and foreign drama masters.