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The "Math Girls" series unfolds in the form of novels, focusing on a group of young people exploring the beauty of mathematics. The content is from the shallower to the deeper, and the mathematical explanation part is very exquisite. It is called "an excellent popular science book on mathematics". The protagonist "I" is a high school boy who likes mathematics. His hobby is discussing calculation formulas. He often thinks about mathematical problems alone at his desk. After entering high school, he met Mirga, a genius girl who is good at mathematics and smart, Tedora, a school girl who is curious, energetic and hard-working, and Risa, a taciturn computer expert. In addition, Yuri, a cousin with a flexible mind and gradually fell in love with mathematics under the guidance of "I", several young people traveled in the world of mathematics together and discovered the beauty of mathematics. Differential calculus from "Secret Notes of a Math Girl". The author Hiroshi Yuuki collected the questions raised by readers on the Internet about the "Mathematical Girl" series and compiled them into chapters. In the form of character dialogue and exercises, he once again explains various mathematical concepts in simple and easy-to-understand terms.

The steak and burger restaurant "JUJU" was inherited from Mitsuko's grandfather and later run by her parents. It is a nostalgic store with sizzling burger patties, and the food and atmosphere are memorable. Mitsuko's mother's favorite comic is "Salome, Princess of Hell". After taking over the burger shop, her mother changed the name of the shop to "JUJU" based on the name of the burger shop where Salome worked in the comic. When her mother died suddenly, Mitsuko took over and ran a burger restaurant with her father. However, she did not know how to cook and had no confidence, and she was not as good at dancing as her mother. With the help of his father and first love boyfriend Shinichi, a wonderful transformation happened...

James Kazburn, a farmer's boy, has dreamed of becoming a big shot since he was a child. After some hard work, he finally achieved some success and changed his name to Jay Gatsby. When he was a lieutenant in a military training camp, he fell in love with Daisy Fee, a popular lady. But when he returned after the war with military medals, Daisy had married the dandy Tom Buchanan. After some hard work, Gatsby eventually became a millionaire and bought a luxurious villa on the west end of Long Island, across the bay from the Buchannons who lived on the east end. Gatsby's villa was brightly lit every night, and guests gathered in groups to drink and have fun. But Gatsby's biggest wish every day is to see his lover who has been separated for five years. They finally reunited, and Gatsby thought they could relive their old dreams, but he slowly discovered that Daisy was far from perfect as he had dreamed. Afterwards, Daisy drove and killed Tom's mistress, and Tom blamed Gatsby. Gatsby was eventually killed, and Daisy didn't come to the funeral.

The authoritative list of American academic circles is "No. 2 Among the top 100 English novels in the world in the 20th century!" Authoritative translation by Su Fuzhong, a famous translator and famous translator of People's Literature Publishing House; recommended on the first night by Liang Wendao's reading column "One Thousand and One Nights"! "People's Daily" recommends "one of the 50 books worth reading and re-reading"; a favorite of literary masters such as Haruki Murakami, Hemingway, and Salinger! Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the movie of the same name and won multiple Oscars! "The Great Gatsby" was first published in 1925. It is a novella set in New York City and Long Island in the 1920s. The background of the novel is set in the middle- and upper-class white circles of modern American society, and is unfolded through the narration of the character "I" - Carraway. "I" came to New York from my hometown in the Midwest, and lived next to the luxurious mansion of Gatsby, the protagonist of the book. Grand banquets were held here every night. "I" was invited to come and get acquainted with Gatsby, and the story began... This work is called "the first step in American novels since Henry James". Malcolm Cowley listed it as one of the twelve best American novels. At the end of the 20th century, American academic authorities selected one hundred of the best novels from a century of English literature. "The Great Gatsby" ranked second, proudly joining the ranks of contemporary literary classics.

Nick, a clerk, first came to New York. The house he rented happened to be next to the mansion of the rich man Gatsby, so he met Gatsby and accidentally learned about Gatsby's deep inner connection - Daisy, his old lover from New York's upper class society. When Gatsby was still an officer, he fell in love with Daisy, the daughter of a wealthy family, but the gap in social class eventually caused the two to part ways. After the war, Gatsby went to the east to make money by any means necessary, and built a mansion across the river from Daisy's house as he wished. Gatsby spent every night singing and dancing, living a luxurious life, creating topics in the upper class society, aiming to attract the attention of Daisy. At this time, Daisy had already married the aristocrat Tom, but the marriage was not happy. Tom's tryst with his lover was already known to everyone. After many twists and turns, Gatsby finally reunited with the depressed Daisy. Their romance was on the verge of breaking out, but tragedies also followed...

In the United States in the 1920s, the air was filled with singing and drinking. By chance, the poor clerk Nick breaks into the secret world of the spendthrift tycoon Gatsby. He is surprised to find that the only connection in his heart is the little green light on the opposite bank of the river - in the flickering light, lives his beloved Daisy. However, the cold reality cannot tolerate vague dreams. In the end, the goddess in Gatsby's heart is just a material girl in the earthly world. When all the truth is revealed, Gatsby's tragic life is like fireworks. The brilliance is only for a moment, and the disillusionment is eternal. A gorgeous "Jazz Age" elegy, written by Fitzgerald like a poem and a dream, leaving a deep mark on the history of contemporary American literature.

This novel vividly reproduces the legendary romance of Mr. And Mrs. Fitzgerald, bringing to life the glamorous Jazz Age on the page. A classic work that represents the transformation of Fitzgerald's artistic style from youthful to mature. One of the greatest English-language novels of the twentieth century, a gorgeous elegy of the Jazz Age, and the work that had the greatest influence on Haruki Murakami. In the United States in the 1920s, the air was filled with singing and drinking. By chance, the poor clerk Nick breaks into the secret world of the spendthrift tycoon Gatsby. He is surprised to find that the only connection in his heart is the little green light on the other side of the river - in the flickering light, lives his beloved Daisy. However, Bee's reality cannot tolerate misty dreams. In the end, the goddess in Gatsby's heart is just a material girl in the earthly world. When all the truth is revealed, Gatsby's tragic life is like fireworks. The brilliance is only for a moment, and the disillusionment is eternal. A gorgeous "Jazz Age" elegy, written by Fitzgerald like a poem and a dream, leaving a deep mark on the history of contemporary American literature.

"The Great Gatsby" is the masterpiece of Fitzgerald, one of the most outstanding American writers in the 20th century. Gatsby, a boy from the Midwest, went to the East to make a fortune overnight. He entertained guests every night in his mansion, just like a generous and absurd rich tycoon. He looked dreamily at a shining green lighthouse on Long Island, New York, looking for the woman of his dreams, Daisy. However, the cold reality cannot tolerate misty dreams. In the end, the goddess in Gatsby's heart is just a material girl in the world. When all the truth is revealed, Gatsby's tragic life makes Nick's dream of the glitzy celebrity life in the East shattered. Disillusionment is eternal.

"The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" (The Diamond as Big as the Ritz) is a classic novella by the famous American writer Fitzgerald. The story follows a young Southerner who travels to Montana to escape the summer with a wealthy college classmate. But it turns out that this classmate's family is much more than just rich...

I am a cat who has not yet been named. He seems to have nothing to do on weekdays, lying lazily on his back, either basking in the sun or sleeping. Let me tell you quietly, in fact, I have been observing you humans, looking at people through the peephole, and I can spot them accurately! My owner is a teacher. He seems to be diligent and studious. After coming back from school every day, he goes into the study room. Everyone thinks that he is studying and preparing for lessons, but this is not the case - I peek and see that he is most likely sleeping soundly in the study room, sometimes drooling on the books! Those who come to visit the host's house are even more bizarre. Some are flattering, some are hypocritical and cunning, some are stupid and ridiculous, some think one thing, say another thing, and do another... In my opinion, the human heart is not complicated, but some people just can't see it clearly, can't see it clearly, and can't see it through. Open this book and let you see through the human heart at a glance!

This is 1901, and the Ottoman Empire is in turmoil. On Mingel Island, where foreign powers are eyeing the enemy, spies are everywhere, gang disputes are rife, and rumors are rife, the plague spreads quietly and murders occur one after another. Princess Pakze, her husband Dr. Nuri, and her bodyguard Camille came to the island to fight the plague, and tried to work with the local governor to find out the real culprit who killed the empire's chief pharmacist. In just six months, they not only encountered an irresistible change in their fate, but also inadvertently rewritten the course of history... Nobel Prize winner Pamuk followed up "My Name is Red" with another suspense epic. It was conceived for forty years and presents a panoramic view of late Ottoman Empire society. How do we survive a disaster? When cruel death approaches us, some people will live alone, go into their hearts, write, and think about the meaning of life; others will go to the streets, looking for family and friends, hoping to find comfort in the community.

"Three Coins" is Woolf's important work. The book is in the style of an epistolary novel and revolves around a letter from a lawyer. Faced with the question "How to stop the war", Woolf borrowed three gold coins to give the answer: used to rebuild women's colleges, promote female employment, and maintain peace and equality. She profoundly analyzes the oppression of women in patriarchal society and explores the relationship between women and war.

Introduction to "Selected Novels of O. Henry": This book selects dozens of masterpieces of O. Henry's short stories such as "The Gift of the Magi", "The Cop and the Hymn", "Twenty Years Later", "Children in the Jungle", "The Intention of the Drunkard", "Double Liar", etc. O. Henry's novels show ironic compassion, unique humor and never-guessed endings. O. Henry's works can give you an unexpected ending every time, leaving you stunned and leaving you alone to think, cry and smile alone.

My memories of my hometown Keflavik are getting deeper and deeper. The broad-minded grandmother Margaret became a symbol of sacrifice, spending half her life waiting for her lover to return, and half her life mourning the death of her beloved son. Uncle Sojour is a child of the ocean, and obeying his nature also means betraying his relatives. Fathers were not lucky enough to inherit happiness. The ancient history of the Eastfjords continues to draw closer to Keflavik's past.

The plot of the novel is not fundamentally unfamiliar; in fact, I suspect that two respectable writers, Balzac and Dreiser, would accuse me of gross imitation, but, I swear, I had not read their absurd works at the time, and even now have no idea what they said in Under the Cypresses. After all, Charlotte Humbert's husband wasn't that innocent either. The question of the title of the book. The three face cards were all heart cards, so I kept them and discarded a small pair. The two new cards I was dealt might prove that the gamble was right, because I always have an ivory thumb in this game of gambling. Evenly matched, very lucky, and inextricably squeezed out a slight advantage through the sting of smoke. I can only hope that my good old poker partners, who all have a full house and a straight, think I'm trying to scare off my opponents with big bets.

Atwood has long been known in the world of literature more for her novels, but her literary creation began with poetry. This book collects Atwood's poetry creation from 1965 to 1995, including two previously published poetry anthologies "Poems: 1965-1975" and "Poems: 1976-1986" and the poetry collection "Morning in the Burnt House". The language of Atwood's poetry is accurate, clear, and restrained, without any arrangement, and is devoted to the exploration of rhythmic flexibility. A bus trip, a few postcards, the vast wilderness, and everyday trivial matters can all be loaded with astonishing passion and power. In a large number of poems that focus on women's topics, she reveals the oppression and violence of women in a patriarchal society. Her writing style is often sharp and almost cruel, reflecting the poet's strong spiritual foundation.

The immortal work of the genius novelist Somerset Maugham, a classic full of idealism based on the famous painter Gauguin. The plot of "The Moon and Sixpence" is based on the life of the French post-Impressionist painter Gauguin. The protagonist was originally a securities broker. After reaching middle age, he suddenly responded to the call of his heart and abandoned everything to live with the indigenous people on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. He gained inspiration and created many artistic masterpieces. Maugham deeply explores the contradictions and interactions between life and art in his novels.

"The Blade" is Maugham's classic philosophical work. Maugham condensed his thoughts on the world and life into this work. Riley served in the Air Force during World War I and flew high in the vast sky. He wanted "power and honor far beyond the world." The death of his comrade made him realize the helplessness and insurmountability of life. After being discharged from the army, Riley refused to go to college, get married, or find a job. He left his relatives and friends behind and traveled to Europe. Later, he went to India, where he was inspired by a Ganesha master's ashram and suddenly realized the true meaning of life. Riley chose to disappear among all living things.

A new storm has arrived. Ashes and crimson thunder swept across the land, awakening ancient enemies. The soul of the dead enemy came out of hibernation and stirred up again in the name of the Destroyer. Human beings opened their eyes and discovered that this war had never been imagined. The power of the hurricane may be within grasp, just because the light reappears here and shines there. The lieutenant who has gone through hardships is constantly searching for reconciliation; the spy who has experienced cruelty is pursuing perfection; the stranger who is bound by the oath is stepping on the stone to explore the truth; the ambitious traitor is resolutely seeking freedom. Outside of the four members, there will always be a king. Once tired of fighting, now we want to find the dusty past.

Following "Facts" and "Legacy", another contemporary classic with Ross as the protagonist. A work of conscience that reflects the issues in the Middle East and a large-scale debate on the fate of the Jews. The deliberate dismantling and reorganization, subversion and hybridization of various texts can be called a masterpiece of postmodernism and a classic of metafiction. "Shylock" is Philip Roth's 19th novel and the fourth in the "Roth Series". It is also a masterpiece of contemporary Jewish literature. An American Jewish novelist named Philip Roth suffered a nervous breakdown in 1988. The cause of the collapse may have been due to taking a sleeping pill called Hylosin, which can cause harmful side effects to users. While slowly recovering from his collapse, the novelist heard that an imposter was attending Demjanjuk's trial in his name in Israel and preaching an outrageous doctrine called Diaspora. Demjanjuk is a former autoworker from Cleveland who may or may not be the "Ivan the Terrible" of the Nazi death camps, the diaspora movement that advocates that Jews should abandon Israel and resettle in Europe (the true homeland of the Jews). In order to stop the absurd behavior of the impostor, Philip set out for Israel. In the process of tracking the impostor, he encountered various people and things, which led to critical thinking about his own superiority and justice.

Neil Gaiman is synonymous with contemporary fantasy literature! "Smoke and Mirrors: A Collection of Neil Gaiman's Scalp-Tisting Short Stories" contains 29 Neil Gaiman's classic short stories, which cover the love, jealousy, greed, selfishness, fear and sadness of human nature. "American Gods" Odin, Rocky, Annecy... The ancient gods have actually always lived in the United States, living among us as humans, but they lost human faith and became weak. "Norse Gods" "Good Omens" According to the "Exquisite and Accurate Prophecy" written by the witch Agnes Fuko, the world will end on Saturday. To be precise, it should be next Saturday, before dinner. "The Graveyard Book" Raising a child requires the efforts of the entire cemetery. The appearance of a baby broke the thousand-year peace of the cemetery. Under the guidance of Death, the ghosts adopted the baby and named it Nobody.

From a teenager who is at a loss what to do, to a calm adult, whether it is disappointment or collapse, at least we still have Haruki Murakami. Haruki Murakami is that kind of writer. Before you read him and after you read him, you will be completely two different types of people. "Revised Edition of Haruki Murakami's Novels·Volume 1 (Set of 6 Volumes in Total)" contains 6 newly revised editions of Haruki Murakami's novels in 2023: "Listen to the Wind", "Pinball in 1973", "Sheep Hunting Adventures", "The End of the World and Cold Wonderland", "Norwegian Wood" and "Knight Commander". The cover of the revised edition is designed by the internationally renowned illustrator NomaBar; the content has been completely revised, and translator Lin Shaohua has updated the prefaces for many works; Haruki Murakami's chronology has been updated to the latest updates, and the music list of each new work has been added; at the same time, audio interpretations of Murakami's full-length works have been launched to comprehensively analyze Haruki Murakami's path as a professional novelist and find the secrets of Haruki Murakami's creation. I hope this version can provide everyone with a better reading experience, and welcome new and old readers to enter the "100% Murakami World".

A love story that has been passed down for thousands of years, an ultimate interpretation of the beauty of physical sorrow, and a literary classic that has shaped the entire Japanese nation. "The Tale of Genji" had a huge impact on the development of Japanese literature. It was the peak of Japanese classical literature and opened the era of "mono-sorrow" in Japan. The Tale of Genji, written in the Heian period, has a history of more than 1,000 years. The book has more than 1 million words, nearly 500 characters and 795 Japanese songs. The novel takes Genji's life experience and love story as the main line, describes the style of Japan's Heian period, reveals the complexity of human nature and cruel court struggles, and reflects the palace life of the Heian period.

The Sherlock Holmes series was introduced to China as early as 1896. In 1916, Zhonghua Book Company took the lead in launching "The Complete Works of Sherlock Holmes" - the first Chinese version of the complete works of Sherlock Holmes. In 2012, Zhonghua Book Company created a new version of "New Illustrations and New Translations" (seven volumes), with accurate translations and reliable annotations! In 2022, Zhonghua Book Company will launch the "Illustrated Collection Edition" based on the 2012 edition, which will be fully upgraded - all translations will be revised and nearly 300 additional annotations will be added.

Memory and forgiveness, revenge and peace: what choices should individuals and nations make? In England in the sixth century AD, the war between the native Britons and the Saxon invaders seemed to have come to an end - peace had come to this land, and the two groups lived side by side and lived together peacefully for decades. But at the same time, a strange "fog of forgetfulness" fills the valleys of England, swallowing up the memories of the villagers and making their lives seem like a meaningless daydream. An elderly British couple wanted to find their son who was still vaguely in their minds before their memory was completely lost, so they hurriedly embarked on an arduous journey. They are eager to let the fog dissipate, eager to regain the loving memories of their lifelong companionship - but this quiet fog conceals a dark and bloody past, that is, a giant who was buried decades ago by King Arthur of the British people in a way that goes against their ideals. A mysterious Saxon warrior comes to this seemingly peaceful valley with a mission. What secret motives are hidden behind his humble appearance? Will his mission bring to this country an olive branch of forgiveness or a sword and fire of revenge? Gawain, King Arthur's last knight, is determined to protect the king's legacy with his life, because protecting it means protecting the final peace. Memory and forgiveness, revenge and peace, the fate of the four people are inevitably intertwined, and there is only one ending. The new edition includes Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Prize-winning speech, and reads the Nobel Prize-winning writer's writing views and growth history in one volume.

"The sun always has a way of shining on us, no matter where we are." Clara is a solar-powered artificial intelligence robot (AF) specially designed to accompany children. It has extremely high abilities of observation, reasoning and empathy. She sat in the store display window, watching the passers-by on the street and the children who came to browse the windows. She always expects that someone will soon choose her, but when the possibility of permanently changing her situation arises, Clara is reminded not to put too much faith in human promises. In Clara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro observes the ever-changing modern society through the perspective of an unforgettable narrator and explores a fundamental question: What exactly is love? This is the first work published by the British-Japanese writer Kazuo Ishiguro since he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017. It is also the first novel he published five years ago. The story takes place in a future where science and technology are highly developed, and the subject matter involves one of the hottest social topics at the moment: the development and ethics of artificial intelligence technology. The new edition includes Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Prize-winning speech, and reads the Nobel Prize-winning writer's writing views and growth history in one volume.

An elegy for the decline of an empire, a passing love; is it worth dedicating one's life to achieving a career, and achieving nothingness? "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 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 perfection in performing his duties. He missed the last time his father was on his deathbed, and then missed love. Through the protagonist's memories, the novel unravels a person's life journey in front of the readers' eyes. It also reflects the international political landscape during the extraordinary period between World War I and World War II. The 1993 film of the same name (also known as "Goodbye"), a remake of the novel, starred the famous British actors Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and six British Academy Film Awards, and became a classic in film history. The new edition includes Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Prize-winning speech, and reads the Nobel Prize-winning writer's writing views and growth history in one volume.

"1984" in the era of bioengineering: If you can see the end of your destiny in advance, should you still work hard to pursue beauty? "Never Lose, Never Forget" is one of the masterpieces of Kazuo Ishiguro, the winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature. In Hailsham School, deep in the English countryside, three good friends, Kathy, Ruth and Tommy, grew up here. They were carefully cared for by their tutors and received a good education in poetry and art. However, Hailsham, which seems like a paradise, hides many secrets. After the three Caseys grew up, they gradually discovered that the beautiful growth process in their memories was full of confusion and terrifying questions that could not be traced... "Don't Lose, Never Forget" is a science fiction novel with a dystopian color. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Booker Prize and the American Book Critics Circle Award. It was remade into a movie of the same name in 2010, starring British actress Keira Knightley. It was remade into a 10-episode Japanese drama in 2016, starring Haruka Ayase and Haruma Miura. The new edition includes Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Prize-winning speech, and reads the Nobel Prize-winning writer's writing views and growth history in one volume.

The novel is based on the real incident in 1950 when the Kinkakuji monk Lin Yangxian set fire to the Kinkakuji. It tells the story of the young Mizoguchi who was obsessed with the Kinkaku. He firmly believed that "the beauty of the Kinkakuzu is unparalleled on earth", and at the same time believed that "immortal things can be destroyed forever". In the end, entangled with love and hate, a fire burned the Kinkakuji.

Steinbeck, the Nobel Prize winner and author of "The Grapes of Wrath", once again writes about the tragic and joyful fate of small people under the torrent of the great era, and it is a touching book of the century. This is a modern fable that touches the soul, telling the dreams and losses of farm workers at the bottom of American society. They tried their best to find their place in this world, but in the end they could not resist the torrent of fate. Their dreams are nothing but a fragile joke in the face of reality. Steinbeck, the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, uses fourteen stories to show the sorrows, joys and plight of small people under the torrent of the great era. "Of Mice and Men", a touching story of two outsiders trying to find a place in a cruel world, "Murder", a chilling short story masterpiece that won the O. Henry Award, "Chrysanthemum", which may be the writer's most ambitious female story, and "Little Red Horse", a well-known American coming-of-age novel... Under Steinbeck's refined and sensitive writing, these stories present a moving appeal, which makes us not only moved by the tenacious vitality of the characters, but also deeply attracted by the hidden cruelty and sadness.

These are some of Liu Dianxue's works during his time in Xinjiang, selected from a collection published in various publications around 1995. There are many wonderful and award-winning works among them. They read with a sense of familiarity and authenticity. He has the ability to dig out these themes.

Natsume Soseki (1867-1916), a representative of modern Japanese literary writers, erected a monument to critical realist literature and was known as the "national writer". "I Am Cat" is his famous work and one of his masterpieces. As a cat, the protagonist looked down at the Japanese society at that time and the so-called modern civilization in the twentieth century, while making all kinds of ridicule and satire. Through the life of the protagonist Kusama, the work uses humorous language, delicate writing style and sharp writing to describe a group of literati and snobs who are accustomed to talking about the past and the present. It vividly exposes and ridicules the capitalists and rulers, criticizes the society where money is everything and the social habits of blind worship of Western lifestyle, and creates the image of a group of self-proclaimed and cynical intellectuals.

On September 15, 1946, an alien virus capable of rewriting human genes attacked Manhattan. 90% Of people who come into contact with it die, 9% mutate into monsters, called "ghost cards", and the remaining 1% have superpowers, called "ace cards." The world is never the same again.

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A broker from the British Stock Exchange already had a stable career, social status, and a happy family, but he became obsessed with painting. He felt like he was "possessed by the devil." He suddenly abandoned his home and went to Paris to pursue his ideal of painting. No one could understand his behavior. After some bizarre encounters, the protagonist finally leaves the civilized world and escapes to the isolated island of Tahiti. His soul finally found peace. Some people think that the prototype of this novel is the French Impressionist painter Gauguin, which adds to its legendary color.

"The Moon and Sixpence" is one of the most important novel masterpieces by the famous British writer and "story master" Maugham. The British painter in the novel is based on the French post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin. The protagonist was originally a successful securities broker, but became obsessed with painting after reaching middle age. He suddenly abandoned his home and went to Paris to pursue the ideal of painting. He finally chose to abandon the civilized world and fled to the isolated island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. There he finally found the tranquility of his soul and the atmosphere suitable for his artistic temperament, and created one artistic masterpiece after another that shocked later generations. Through the life experiences of such a geek who devoted himself to the pursuit of art and was ignorant of the world, Maugham deeply explored the origin and essence of art, the relationship between personality and genius, as well as the contradictions and interactions between artists and society, art and life, and other thought-provoking issues.

"The Great Gatsby" is the writer's most representative work. The story mainly describes the corruption of the "Jazz Age" society through the reunion of Gatsby, a rich man who was originally a soldier, and his first love Daisy many years later, as well as the subsequent tragedy, and reflects the loss of the traditional American New Year and the disillusionment of the "American Dream".

"The Lord of the Rings" (The Lord of the Rings), also translated as "The Lord of the Rings", is a long fantasy novel by the British writer and Oxford University professor Tolkien. It is recognized as a modern classic fantasy literature in the West. It is divided into three parts: "The Lord of the Rings", "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King".

Maupassant's short stories and short stories are deeply rooted in reality and have a wide range of themes. They mainly describe the French social customs of his time, and all kinds of life are included in them. Carrying forward the long tradition of French literature, his novels are characterized by criticism, criticism, ridicule, and pity, and their comedy techniques are their outstanding features. The basis of this complete collection is the "Illustrated Complete Works of Maupassant" published by Paul Orlandolfo Publishing House: "The Story of the Woodcock", "Harriet Miss", "Miss Feifei", "Yvette", "The Chaste Boy of Madame Huson", "The House of Tellier", "The Moon" "Light", "Tuva", "Ola", "Little Locke", "Mr. Parlan", "The Left Hand", "The Story of Day and Night", "Useless Beauty", "The Rondoli Sisters", "Sunday in Paris", "Ball de Suif", "Papa Milon" and "Misty". It contains all 306 of Maupassant's short stories and short stories discovered so far, and is accompanied by Austrian edition print illustrations. It can be said that it is rich in pictures and texts. The translator Zhang Yinglun is an expert on Maupassant at the Academy of Social Sciences. He has been cooperating with our agency to translate Maupassant's short stories and short stories. His writing style is humorous and in line with Maupassant's writing style. Maupassant's works are fast-paced, unique, highly readable, and suitable for readers of all ages.

"There are only two types of people in the English-speaking world, one is those who have read "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", and the other are those who are ready to read them." The foundation work of Western fantasy literature, the original novel of the "Lord of the Rings" series of Hollywood epic productions and Oscar-winning movies, has been best-selling around the world for seventy years, with a total sales volume of more than 150 million copies. The famous fantasy literature writer and translator Zhu Xueheng has translated the classic and lovingly wrote the introduction to the new edition. For the first time, it includes more than 30 precious illustrations drawn by the author Tolkien. The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is a fantasy epic masterpiece by the great British writer J. R. R. Tolkien, including "The Lord of the Rings", "The Two Cities" and "The Return of the King". The story tells the story of Frodo, a carefree hobbit boy who inherits a ring, only to discover that it is the One Ring forged by the Dark Lord Sauron, which has the power to enslave the whole world. Under the guidance of Gandalf, Frodo and elves, dwarves, hobbits, rangers, and humans formed an expedition to throw the Lord of the Rings into the Crater of Doom and destroy it. Sauron has sent black knights to search for the ring, and the Ring has strong corrosive power that will distort the wearer's mind. Can the power of good defeat the temptation of evil? This is a touching story about survival and courage, about fighting against darkness to the death for a bright future for mankind.

"Church Spire" is Golding's important masterpiece. It is a masterpiece that deeply explores the intricacies of human faith and despair, ideals and reality. Patriarch Jocelyn of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary felt a real call from the Lord to build a church steeple four hundred feet high for the glory of the Lord. He naively thought that as long as he was "pious" and had a firm "will", God would definitely help him build a spire that reaches heaven from the ground. Of course, the result was a complete failure. In "Church Spire", Golding places the hope of mankind in seeking an ideal state, and also reveals the real living conditions in which ideals are eventually shattered; noble aspirations and ugly reality, the struggle for good and sinful desires are intertwined; through the intertwined images of absurdity and reality, and the artistic technique of using both symbol and metaphor, the author profoundly reveals the truth of human nature and society.

This summer, under the twilight that is so thick that it cannot flow, the boy who holds your hand and walks all the way across the zebra crossing, the warmth in his palm seems a little different from the heat of the whole world. This winter, in the bitterly cold ice and snow, the girl who writes beautiful and touching youth stories - Xia Mingyou, the cold sadness flowing between the lines of her words seems to be different from the coldness of this city...

The adapted novel of the animated film "The Garden of Words" written by Japan's "genius" animation director Makoto Shinkai, uses text to make up for various regrets that the 45-minute film version cannot present. Takao, a high school student who aims to become a shoemaker, likes to sneak to the Japanese garden in the park on rainy mornings to sketch shoe designs. One day, he met a mysterious woman who was older than him - Xueye. At first, Takao was a little distanced by Yukino's unconventional behavior in formal workplace attire, but on subsequent rainy days, the two always met in the courtyard by chance. After several conversations, the beautiful and mysterious Yukino and the young and strong Takao gradually opened their hearts, sharing their troubles and ideals with each other, and the two young hearts gradually got closer. However, at this time, Takao discovered that Yukino was actually a classical literature teacher who had caused an uproar in his school and had to resign. Xueye was under pressure and confused because of this setback, and he didn't even know how to continue his life... Young Takao didn't want to see Xueye continue to be depressed, so he expressed his feelings and customized the first pair of women's shoes for her, hoping that Xueye would be able to walk on bravely. Encouraged, Xueye regained her confidence and made up her mind to return to her hometown to coach again... Is this the reason why the two separated? Please enter the novel world of "The Garden of Words" and further experience the "lonely and sad love" world constructed by Makoto Shinkai.

It tells the vigorous life course of a female singer with both talent and appearance. The protagonist in the story is a positive woman who loves life, is talented, and has a talent for literary creation; but she encounters a series of misfortunes in her life. To make matters worse, at the glorious moment of her life, she was diagnosed with cancer. Although she did not have much time left to live, she still chose to face life optimistically!

Twenty-eight-year-old man Kawai Joeji adopted the fifteen-year-old girl Naomi with the intention of training her to become a perfect wife. However, because he fell into a mysterious physical entanglement with Na too early, the training ended in failure. What's worse is that as an adult, Na Mi completely became a vain, arrogant, spendthrift and romantic woman. In order to satisfy her desire for money, she deliberately started hunting for Kawai Rangji...

"I like my life very much, and I like it more than anything else." The landmark novel by the queen of modern Japanese literature, Yoshimoto Banana, marks the end of the "first period of Yoshimoto Banana" and won the 5th Murasaki Shikibu Literary Award. After being translated into English, it became popular in the United States. The girl Sakumei suffered a head injury and lost her memory. As she recovered bit by bit, a brand new world opened up in front of her. In the past, she had a crush on her sister's boyfriend, the novelist Ryutaro, who had a hard time opening her mouth. Now they not only come together, but also accompany her to the unique island of Saipan, where they enjoy the beach, sunset and sea breeze, and understand the meaning of life in the local ancient soul legend. The little brother with an eccentric personality also became cheerful under the influence of the island's simple kindness. This amnesia unexpectedly brought comfort and laughter to their strangely structured family. After going through ups and downs, Shuomei finally tasted the nectar of ordinary life.

Even if the wind blows, never give up in life! The famous Japanese writer and master of neopsychology Hori Tatsuo is particularly good at describing the sensitive and delicate inner feelings of characters when facing death. As Hori Tatsuo's masterpiece, "The Wind Rises" will bring what kind of spiritual comfort and profound insights? In order to pay tribute to one of his favorite writers, Hori Tatsuo, and using him as one of the prototypes for this adaptation, Hayao Miyazaki used his best method to praise the eternal theme of "love and life and death." The original novel of Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki's 2013 animation masterpiece "The Wind Rises" is the master's final work in the animation process. The film has an anti-war tone and has become a hot topic and widely discussed. The film broke the two-day box office record for Japanese movies in 2013 and topped the box office for six consecutive weeks. People in the Japanese film industry predict that the film's final box office will exceed 10 billion yen, setting a new record. Famous scholars and Japanese literary critics Li Changsheng and Zhi'an sincerely recommend it.

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Hilary Mantel's masterpiece, the 2009 Booker Prize-winning "Wolf Hall" × the 2012 Booker Prize-winning "Legendary" × the 2021 Walter Scott Historical Fiction Award "Mirror and Light" collection. The Tudor dynasty that cannot be seen in history books, power, sex, loyalty, friendship, religion, class and statecraft... Under every history there is another history. The original work of "Wolf Hall", which won the 73rd Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries and Television Movie in the United States and the BBC ratings record. The famous writer Shuang Xuetao enthusiastically recommends it.

Two-time Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel's epic masterpiece tells the legendary life of the "godfather-like" hero Thomas Cromwell and reveals the bloody and dark palace secrets of the Tudor dynasty. The original work of the 2015 BBC six-episode miniseries "Wolf Hall" set a BBC ratings record and won the 73rd Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries and Television Movie in the United States. After the death of Thomas More, the court of Henry VIII was still clouded: the new queen Anne Boleyn did not give birth to a prince as she wished, and Henry set his sights on Jane Seymour of Wolf Hall... At this time, rumors spread in the palace that the queen was unfaithful and even incestuous. Thomas Cromwell, the king's secretary, had already seen the opportunity and would overthrow Anne Boleyn and her family at the king's command. In the end, what will be the fate of the queen?