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"The Big Grouse" collects 14 of Tournier's short stories, which include reinterpretations of classic literature or myths and legends, humorous and satirical descriptions of real life, and bizarre explorations of human nature or society. He hides profound philosophical implications in ordinary daily life scenes to create a wonderful and extraordinary reading experience: a child's first adventure, an eccentric girl's exploration of death, the secret desires of marginalized characters, a love story on the side of the highway... In Tournier's literary world, life seems ordinary, but it is full of surprises.

Hardcover collector's edition of Alder (qī) King of Wood! A literary master respected by Wang Xiaobo! Our destiny and destination are all written in the fable of "The Alder King"! An ancient corpse that had been sleeping for thousands of years was dug up from the swamp of the alder forest. People called it the name of the devil in Goethe's poem: the Alder King. A man-eating devil haunts the dark night of time. I am Duverge, a French auto repair shop owner. People call me a "cannibal devil," but I'm just an innocent person hiding among the masses. I am full of tenderness, but the world is evil and treacherous. Have you seen the omnipresent evil behind the meaningful signs? In this era dominated by the devil, everything is "wrong". But people still don't know that the root of human disaster lies in each of them...