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The ultimate goal of love is the mutual consent and union of body and mind. The essence of love is nothing more than the process of realizing the desire of a man and a woman to attract and pursue each other. However, in this process, one cannot just rely on bravery and enthusiasm to charge forward as one wishes, but there are indeed some rules that no one can avoid.

The first prize winner of the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle, it has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 21 weeks. The "Border Trilogy", as a representative work of McCarthy's western novels, established him as a master in the modern American literary world. These moving epics that took place in the U. S.-Mexico border area include nightmarish massacres, shocking violence, as well as picturesque pastoral poems and tender requiems. They are called by critics "a symphony of hell and heaven" and "a contemporary classic comparable to the masterpieces of literary superstars Dante, Edgar Allan Poe, Melville, Faulkner, and Steinbeck since the Middle Ages."

The "Sea of ​​Fertility" tetralogy includes "Spring Snow", "Galloping Horse", "Akatsuki Temple" and "The Five Decline of Heaven and Man". It is a panoramic work of Yukio Mishima's grand scale that spans time and space. From the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War to the end of Japan's period of rapid economic growth. Each part of "Sea of ​​Fertility" centers on a main character, connected sequentially through three moles, and interprets the story around the theme of "reincarnation", with one person, Honda Nobuni, running through it. It can be said that the content is intricate and the scenes are grand and magnificent. It's both easy to let go and tight at the same time. Integrated and full of fun. Therefore, Kawabata Yasunari praised the "Sea of ​​Fertility" tetralogy as "a masterpiece of Japanese novels since "The Tale of Genji"".

"Johan Christophe" is a Nobel Prize-winning work and a representative biography of Romain Rolland. "Johann Christophe" is based on Beethoven and describes the life of the musical genius John Christophe, who struggled with himself, art, and society, from the awakening of his musical talent in his boyhood, to his contempt and resistance to social and artistic dignitaries in his youth, to his pursuit of career, friendship and love as an adult, to his almost being destroyed by the great difficulties of life, but finally reaching a clear and lofty state. Although John-Christophe had an irreconcilable contradictory character, he had great enthusiasm for life and art. Even if he was misunderstood, he still maintained a sincere heart and fought tenaciously and bravely.

The long epic "Divine Comedy" is divided into "Inferno", "Purgatory" and "Heaven". The story adopts the form of medieval fantasy literature. The protagonist is the poet Dante himself, telling him that "in the middle of my life, I found that I had lost the right path and entered a dark forest." After wandering for a night, he walked out of the forest, but was blocked by three wild beasts - a leopard, a lion, and a wolf. In a critical moment, the ancient Roman poet Virgil appeared to rescue him and guide him to travel. This book is considered the most important landmark work of the Renaissance movement.

Virginia Woolf's diaries written over twenty-four years, including more than five hundred private murmurs of nights and days. "Perhaps I will not become 'famous' or 'great,' but I will continue to take risks, continue to change, broaden my horizons, refuse to be trampled on by others, and refuse to stick to the rules. The important thing is to release myself and find my own space without restriction." This book is a diary selection compiled by Virginia Woolf's husband, Leonard Woolf, and collects the precious diaries belonging to Woolf during the twenty-four years from 1918 to 1941. We can see how she walked through the thorns. As a female writer, her creations were almost as much denigrated as praised. On one side, she said, "I can write whatever I want," and on the other side, "I searched hard to find my own name in articles and reviews."

An insurmountable peak in the history of Japanese literature! Together with "The Tale of Genji", it is called the double wall of Japanese classical literature, and together with "The Hojo Chronicles" and "Turancao", it is called Japan's three major essays. A work that influenced Japanese aesthetics! Authoritative translation by literary master Zhou Zuoren, not a word has been deleted! Reproduce the exquisite illustrations of the 14th century "Pillow Scroll". "Pillow" was written around 1001. The book has a total of 305 paragraphs, covering geographical features, vegetation, flowers and birds, inner emotions, life interests, etc., All reflecting the author Qing Shao Nayan's delicate observation and aesthetic taste. She also recorded her life in the palace, from which readers can learn about the living conditions and tastes of people in Japan's Heian period. In the history of human literature, "Pillow" depicts the beauty of subtle details in daily life. Known as "the pioneer work of Japanese essay literature", it has shaped the unique concept of Japanese aesthetics.

"In Praise of Idleness" is a collection of essays by Nobel Prize winner Russell. There are 14 articles in total, including work, education, society, civilization, how to obtain happiness, etc. It integrates perspectives from philosophy and psychology, economics, science and history. Russell accurately predicted the "involution" problem of modern society a hundred years ago: as technology develops, people fall into more intense competition and longer working hours. This book boldly challenges the "hardcore work theory": the belief that work is a virtue is causing a lot of harm in the modern world, and the path to happiness and prosperity lies in the organized reduction of work. The ethics of work are the ethics of slaves, and the modern world does not need slaves. Work only 4 hours a day and everything will be fine! True idleness is not about idleness, but about being freed from the pressure of work, shifting the direction of efforts from "making a living" to "life itself", and pursuing those things that truly define civilization and happiness - art, love, knowledge, leisure and exploration of the world.

You have only one purpose in reading him: "for life." - Flaubert. Traveling through more than four hundred years of life wisdom and philosophy. It is loved by writers such as Voltaire, Flaubert, Byron, Emerson, Woolf, T. S. Eliot, and Gide. The translation recommended by translator Xu Yuanchong, "The Complete Essays of Montaigne", has a total of 107 chapters, about one million words, each chapter is of different lengths, and the structure is clear and natural. With his special keen perception, Montaigne recorded his intellectual and spiritual development, leaving extremely precious spiritual wealth for future generations. For more than four hundred years, history has proven that Montaigne is an immortal figure like Bacon, Shakespeare and other great writers. His works are an analysis of various ideological trends and knowledge in the sixteenth century. They are known as the "philosophy of life". They occupy an important position in the history of French prose and are the first of essay-type works.

"The Count of Monte Cristo" mainly describes a story of revenge that took place during the French Bourbon Dynasty. Dantes, the young first mate of the Pharaon ship, was entrusted by the captain to deliver a letter to the Napoleonic party before his death. He was framed by two despicable villains and the insidious prosecutor Villefort, and was imprisoned on death row. Depriving him of the beautiful sunshine, love and future that should have belonged to him.

The stubborn remnant of a myth forgotten by the world, the hunter in the dark abandoned in history

In the smoke-filled Northern and Southern Dynasties, a domestic cat escaped into the mountains and forests to avoid the devastation of life. Over the course of thousands of years, it absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and became a cat spirit with super powers. It has nine lives in its life and is diligently pursuing its path to immortality. Destiny arises and ends in a single thought, loving and cherishing each other for three lifetimes. H's reader base: 3284415393, please stay tuned for H's new work - a story about an optical shop. Always on the road of updating, never pile up articles or block words, never abandon or give up.

With the development of the war of conquest, the Genghis Khan clan moved from the Mongolian grasslands to northern China, to Central Asia and Europe. After three western expeditions, the four great khanates, the reunification of China, and several eastern and southern expeditions, the Mongol Empire at that time was indeed a veritable world empire, and the Genghis Khan clan was indeed a veritable "world conqueror." To describe and reflect the Genghis Khan clan is actually to describe and study the exchange and integration of various cultures, and to study the world history at that time. This work can also be said to be the product of the exchange and integration of Eastern and Western cultures. It is an exploration of another path from the grassland besides the Maritime Silk Road, opening up new horizons for readers. The book is divided into four volumes: "Grassland Overlord", "Conquest of the Central Plains", "Road to the Sea" and "Wonderful Miles of the Setting Sun". It begins with Genghis Khan's unification of the Mongolian grassland and his three western expeditions to the south to conquer Jin and Mongolia. It then went through the three Western Expeditions of Ogedai, Guiyu and Mengge. During the reign of the Great Khan, there were also brief periods of towing thunder and supervising the country; then Kublai Khan completed the great unification in Chinese history. Wars broke out among the Mongolian noble kings, and Kublai Khan launched the Eastern and Southern Expeditions until the demise of the Yuan Dynasty. During the process of writing "Genghis Khan", the author suffered an accidental stroke and lost the ability to move his right hand. He insisted on writing the book with his left hand in the hospital; after being discharged from the hospital, he was hit by the 7.2-Magnitude Kobe earthquake. "These complicated things are intertwined, and the days that are unforgettable even if you want to forget them are closely connected with this work."

"Americans: From Colonization to Democracy" is a highly prestigious masterpiece by Boorstin, the famous American historian and former Librarian of Congress. The three volumes have won the "Bancroft Prize", the highest award in American history, the "Parkman Prize" and the "Pulitzer Prize" of the Association of American Historians.

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The Age of Discovery kicked off the globalization of the world. As a result, human history has undergone tremendous evolution. The center of human civilization has moved from the Mediterranean region to the Atlantic region. It can be said that it also ushered in the era of maritime civilization with the rise of the West. The author of this book is Washington Irving, an honorary doctorate from Oxford University and known as the "Father of American Literature". With full emotion, he took Columbus's voyage as a clue and used vivid writing to lead us through many legends of the Age of Discovery. It shows us the appearances of all living beings in various countries during the magnificent Age of Discovery.

"Postwar European History" is the most important representative work of Tony Judt, the most respected historian and thinker in the world today. It took 20 years to conceive and 10 years to write. It extensively uses documents in 6 languages, covers 34 countries, and takes into account Western and Eastern Europe. Covering the whole of Europe, it is the first master-level historical masterpiece that comprehensively displays the political, economic and cultural changes in modern Europe over the past 60 years. It is highly recommended by European and American political leaders such as President Barroso of the European Commission, President Schulz of the European Parliament, and the visiting Uzbekistan. From brutal genocide to the advocacy of human rights values, from fascism sweeping the world to the disintegration of the Soviet Eastern European socialist bloc, from free capital markets to big-government welfare states, from arms races to the establishment of the European Union for mutual assistance and cooperation, from tariff barriers to the unified currency Euro... Europe is a laboratory of human activities. It has experienced the baptism and experimentation of various political systems, ideologies, social systems, economic orders, and cultural trends of thought. No wonder, Tony Judt said: "Like a fox, Europe knows a lot." For the modern public, "it is impossible to understand the world without understanding Europe." "Postwar European History" is a masterpiece that Tony Judt, the top contemporary historian, has worked on for more than ten years. From the end of World War II to the beginning of the 21st century, this book shows the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Europe, comprehensively and concisely reproduces the reality and spiritual process of Europe's reconstruction on the ruins of the war, and reveals Europe's future path toward unity and self-reliance. Tony Judt used keen observation, profound humanistic care and superb narrative ability to refine the sixty years of European history from 1945 to 2005 into a fascinating, significant and deeply personal work. "Postwar European History" has received rave reviews since its publication and won numerous awards. It has been hailed as "the best book on postwar European history" and "a great book that cannot be surpassed in the short term". It has become a "must-read classic for the public to understand the modern world."

"Civilization Tested" is a collection of Toynbee's series of articles about the relationship between civilization and reality in the mid-20th century, which shows his consistent strong concern for the fate of mankind. If Toynbee believes that human history as a whole, an irreversible movement in time and space, can be understood within a certain limit, then the real world after World War II has become the background for his view of the history of civilization at this moment. In this book, Toynbee's realistic concern and historical philosophy met after World War II, and the result of the challenge and response was the "world government" and "higher religion" that he repeatedly emphasized. He hoped that different human civilizations could shake hands and realize that the future and destiny of mankind must find a suitable way to live in peace, maintain vitality, and continue to develop. His feelings of compassion for mankind are vividly displayed on the page.

It is a must-read for business elites and politicians in Japan and South Korea, and a must-read for education! Wang Shi and Wang Wei wrote the preface, and Wu Xiaobo, Qin Shuo, and Wu Bofan jointly recommended it. After the death of Emperor Constantine, he left behind the Roman Empire that he had transformed with his own hands. When Rome was about to fall, the traitor Uris went to war and turned the tide for the gods. Euris spent his childhood in the storm of the struggle for the throne, and his imprisoned life allowed him to wander in the philosophical world of Greece and Rome. However, he was finally pushed to the highest stage of politics. His unexpected military exploits against the barbarians and his drastic attitude in promoting policies won him the love of the army and the people. He did more than that. He was determined to resist the Christian trend that had been coming in force for fifty years. He tried to turn things around, but was killed in the Persian War. The temple door, which was finally reopened, was closed again.

In 1664, the British defeated the Dutch and obtained the territory of "New Amsterdam" and named it "New York", which is now New York. This book tells the story of what happened during the reign of three Dutch governors. The author of this book is Washington Irving, known as the "Father of American Literature." He showed readers the early memories of New York in a humorous way, and used humorous writing to satirize the Dutch colonists at that time. New York's early geography, humanities, environment, urban construction, and resident migration and settlement are also reflected in the book. At the same time, this book is also of great significance in promoting the development of American national literature. It can be said that this book is of great reading and collection value from both a literary and historical perspective.

Do we understand Chinese history? From ancient tribes to the Qing Dynasty, is China really a celestial kingdom? What position did China occupy in world history? Without understanding China in world history, it is impossible to truly reflect on the present, understand the rise and fall of the past, and have a profound understanding of the significance of today's rejuvenation and rise. Grusset's "History of the Chinese Empire" takes the historical development time of Chinese civilization as a clue and uses vivid and objective language as a carrier. It collects the major historical events and deeds of outstanding figures in the past dynasties since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. The text is easy to understand, the content respects historical facts, and impartially comments on the characters, allowing readers to be inspired by both history and literature.

"Warring States Policy" is a national history book. "Warring States Policy" mainly describes the political opinions and diplomatic strategies of the political advisors during the Warring States Period. It shows the historical characteristics of the Warring States Period and the style of political games among various countries. It is an important classic for studying the history of the Warring States Period. "Warring States Policy" is a compiled historical work with an unknown author. At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Xiang compiled it according to country.

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Prince Dan and King Qin were actually good friends when they were young? Was Wu Zetian jealous and framed by her daughter-in-law, Empress Wei? The cockfighting prodigy and Yang Guifei were once neighbors? Papermaking was actually introduced to Europe because of Gao Xianzhi's defeat in a war? In the book "Chen Shunchen's Brief History of Eighteen Years: A Minimalist Version of Chinese History", the author selects ten historical fragments, focusing on ten historical figures, and tells the history of fifteen centuries from the Warring States to the Yuan Dynasty, involving politics, economy, culture and other fields. It is both professional and interesting. It is a concise and popular book for quickly understanding Chinese history.

This book is a masterpiece written by master historian Lu Simian. From the outbreak of the Opium War in 1848 to the end of the Anti-Japanese War, this book covers all the major events, important figures, social systems, and world styles in modern history in meticulous detail. It is the best example for history lovers and history researchers to understand and analyze the modern history of China.

The British Empire in Darwin's eyes was not only created by kings and conquerors but also by the ambition and enterprising spirit of countless individuals. These people include businessmen, investors, immigrants, missionaries, etc. It is their various interests and demands that together form a complex relationship in which each has its own agenda. It was these pioneers or colonists who left Britain and went to various countries around the world who shaped the world in their vastly different ways: getting involved in the politics of each continent, laying the political model for modern countries, cultural migration based on their mother tongue, and the penetration and spread of various technologies and values... Why did such a great empire not continue to prosper or was it never truly established? There are so many native English-speaking people living in every corner of the world, controlling economic and political entities of different natures, but why are their ideological differences so great and even at odds with each other? Was the British Empire in history the destroyer of culture or the creator of global integration? What profound impact did it have on then, now and in the future? From the blazing ambition to dominate the world to the helpless disillusionment of the imperial dream, this book takes us into each historical scene to gain an in-depth understanding of the past of the British Empire's global expansion and its profound impact on today's world and even the future.

In the 1830s, Darwin embarked on a five-year circumnavigation on the HMS Beagle (HMS Beagle), collecting and observing a large number of animals, plants and geological structures. In 1859, he published the epoch-making work "The Origin of Species". In this book, Darwin proposed the theory of evolution for the first time, proving that species evolve through natural selection and artificial selection. The theory of evolution was hailed by Engels as one of the three major discoveries in natural science in the 19th century and had a profound impact on later generations.

"The Old Regime and the Revolution" is recognized as a classic study of the French Revolution. In this book, the author reveals the intrinsic connection between the old system and the Great Revolution through the analysis of a large number of historical facts. The French Revolution seemed to destroy all the old systems. However, the French Revolution unknowingly inherited most of the emotions, habits, and ideas from the old systems. Some systems that were originally thought to be the achievements of the Revolution were actually the inheritance and development of the old systems. In this book, the author not only provides a groundbreaking explanation of the causes and consequences of the French Revolution, but also raises many phenomena and issues that triggered the thinking and exploration of later historians and political scientists. For example, why did feudal privileges become more abhorrent to the French people than elsewhere? Why do the French prefer reform first and freedom later? Why did prosperity accelerate the arrival of the Great Revolution? Etc. What is particularly valuable is that the author did not "think" about the French Revolution in a vacuum, but relied on the analysis and research of original materials to draw conclusions. The author has read and made use of a large number of archival materials that have never been touched before, including ancient land inventories, tax books, local and central memorials, instructions and correspondence between ministers, records of the three-level meeting, and the 1789 petition letter. Based on these historical materials, he was able to gain an in-depth understanding and detailed description of the land, property, church, three estates, central and local administration, peasant life, aristocratic status, third estate status, etc. Under the old system, and elaborate on his arguments.

"Artists and Prophets" carefully selects the most inspiring critical masterpieces and edits and publishes thousands of critical collections by famous writers to help readers enhance their literary appreciation. Bloom admitted that in this grand undertaking of striving for comprehensiveness, he also learned a lot and learned how to write for the public; literary criticism is not only an individual's insight, but also a public undertaking. Twenty years later, he divided the introductions he wrote for these critical essays into six volumes to commemorate this quixotic adventure. These short and concise articles presented in six volumes can be regarded as the dazzling sparks of the collision between a rare genius and countless great minds in the history of literature. Bloom pointed out that article authors often play the role of prophets in human society. They not only guide the way forward for mankind, but also provide us with aesthetic experience through short and concise articles.

This book contains 8 papers written by Kant between 1784 and 1797 (from 60 to 73 years old), including all of Kant's major works on historical philosophy and political philosophy. Germany at the end of the 18th century was still a divided and backward country compared to the advanced Western countries of the same period. Although capitalist production relations were developing, they still suffered from the severe constraints of the feudal system. This determines the special weakness of the German middle class. While Britain and France were taking revolutionary action to overthrow the feudal system, Germany was still taking only theoretical forms. Therefore, when discussing the German classical philosophy founded by Kant, the classic writer pointed out: "At the same time as the political revolution occurred in France, a philosophical revolution occurred in Germany. This revolution was started by Kant."

"Other Side of the Mountain: Captured German Generals Discuss World War II" is a unique history of World War II. Most of it comes from Liddell Hart's interrogation records of senior German generals in Nuremberg. Liddell Hart comprehensively and impartially collected the conversations with German generals such as Blumentritt, Rundstedt, Thoma, Kleist, Heinrich, Manteuffel, and Student, cutting out the redundant and concise, and interspersed his own analysis and conclusions in the account. He made the German generals the narrators of the course of World War II. This is the so-called "other side of the mountain" - referring to the psychology and military policies of the German army in World War II. This book not only records the most direct evidence of World War II, but readers can also feel the real atmosphere at that time and appreciate the details of the successes and failures of the war from the descriptions of the German generals. This book is quite readable and as exciting as "The History of World War II".

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He was the founder of the idea of ​​unification, the inventor of the title "Emperor", the founder of centralization, the builder of the Great Wall, the creator of the "Eighth Wonder of the World"... Qin Shihuang, this enigmatic man, how many controversies and myths did he leave behind? The Qin Empire, this glorious but short-lived dynasty, what role did it play in the long history? This book takes the mystery of Qin Shihuang as an entry point and gives a panoramic view of the politics, economy, military, agriculture, culture, society and other aspects of the great era. It can be said that one part about Qin Shihuang is half the history of Chinese civilization.

"History of World War II" The Second World War was the largest war in human history. No other war could compare to the areas affected by the war, the countries directly or indirectly involved, the loss of life and property, etc.; Its impact and impact were comprehensive and far-reaching, and deserve our attention and reflection. Among the works on the history of World War II, Liddell Hart's book is undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive works. The author relied on his personal military experience, rich information documents, and interview records of the parties involved, and spent 22 years to complete this masterpiece. This book contains detailed descriptions of the major and minor battles in World War II that lasted for six years. In addition, the author provides a calm and objective analysis and reflection on this period of history. People often say that "history is a mirror." This book can enable readers to learn about the past and understand the present. The truth of history still has a warning significance today.

"Historical Records: Biographies" are the life stories of representatives of various aspects besides emperors and princes, as well as biographies of ethnic minorities. The more than seventy "Biographies" have concise and concise language and strong logic, making historical figures flesh and blood and lifelike, and historical events vivid, interesting and exciting.

"Historical Records: Benji" mainly writes about emperors, and almost every emperor has its own chapter. Even Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, although he did not officially proclaim himself emperor, Sima Qian also gave a comprehensive outline and narration of it, which was brilliant and touching. These representative character stories or historical events, as well as the emperor's courage and strategy, reflect the historical development and evolution of China's feudal society and the trajectory of the rise and fall of dynasties.

The Decline of the West is a provocative and controversial book that strikes a blow against an age of complacency and blindness. While the Arab world is struggling for democracy, and while China is striving to move from economic liberalization to a society governed by the rule of law, European and American societies are squandering centuries of accumulated institutional advantages. Ferguson warned that if we want to curb the declining trend of the civilization that once dominated the world in Western society, we can only rely on strong leadership and drastic reforms.

This book is a classic anthology of Wilde's fairy tales, including his popular classics such as "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Happy Prince", "The Giant's Garden", "The Faithful Friend", "The Famous Rocket" and "The Star Child". These works were translated by Lin Huiyin, a talented woman during the Republic of China. Lin Huiyin's writing is beautiful, natural, full of aura, and full of quiet feminine beauty. It includes Lin Huiyin's translation of "The Nightingale and the Rose" and her play "Mei Zhen and Them" as well as some letters.

"The Age of Reason Begins" is the seventh volume of the "Utopia Classics Museum" series "The Story of Civilization". The period from the accession of Elizabeth I to the end of the Thirty Years' War is a key chapter in understanding modern Europe. Its basic development was the rise of nation-state sovereignty, and the decline of theology and papal power. The results of the Reformation began to appear in European countries. Disputes continued between countries and among various religious factions within the country. The whole of Europe was involved in the terrible "Thirty Years' War." Amid the rift of faith collapse, more and more people are turning to science and philosophy to explore the answers to life. This is the era of Shakespeare, Rembrandt, and Cervantes, as well as the era of Bacon, Galileo, Bruno, and Descartes. It is an era of radiant humanity and an era of rational awakening. The battle between faith and reason that is changing the hearts of Europe and even the world is rising.

The first volume of this book (chapters 1 to 14) is divided into four parts: Saxon invasion, Scandinavian invasion, Norman conquest, and the consolidation and development of the Anglo-Norman dynasty in England. This period of history witnessed the early turmoil, division and reunification of England. If you want to have a deeper understanding of the culture of England today, this history is an indispensable cornerstone. Among them, the most noteworthy thing is that in the last three chapters of this volume, the author deliberately describes the rise and decline of the Angevin dynasty, explains the origin of the contradiction between Britain and France, and lays the groundwork for the Hundred Years War between Britain and France, which dominates the second volume.

"Biography of Famous People", also known as "Three Lives of Giants", is the collective title of three biographical works, "The Life of Beethoven", "The Life of Michelangelo" and "The Life of Tolstoy" written by the famous French writer Romain Rolland. The three biographies are all extremely talented and accomplished figures in human history. Romain Rolland firmly grasps the commonalities of these three artists in different fields, and strives to depict their mental journeys of enduring hardships without changing their original intentions during the difficult life journey, highlighting their noble personality, philanthropic emotions and broad mind, thus composing a heroic symphony for us.

"Americans: A Colonial Journey" describes the United States in the early colonial era. The formation of the pattern and characteristics of modern American states, the origin of Americans' bold exploration and eclectic character, the origins of Puritanism, Quakers and other sects, and the inside story of the Declaration of Independence are all described in detail and vividly in this book.

"Re-Talk about National Character" mainly focuses on the actions of monarchs, ministers, warlords, elites, and ordinary people in modern China. Mr. Zhang Ming dug deep into the historical fragments left by these people and re-examined them from a third-party perspective. He neither bleached nor discredited them. He tried his best to restore the appearance of various historical figures and reproduce the actual situation of major and minor events at that time, so that the national character that is closer to reality can emerge. Without understanding the national character of modern China, it is difficult to understand China today. What Mr. Zhang Ming said and discussed all started from common sense of human life, observed from unexpected angles, and revealed the neglected distortions in history in a light-hearted tone. His reasoning was thorough and his thoughts were profound, allowing people to read a historical enlightenment.

This book collects a large amount of convincing historical information and introduces the other side of some historical figures that have been profiled by later generations that is unknown to the public, so that readers can understand that they are also flesh-and-blood people with both advantages and disadvantages, and then have a deeper and objective understanding of these historical figures and establish a more complete view of history.

Jeff Dyer has won the hearts of passionate fans on both sides of the Atlantic with his inventive romance novels and brilliant, uncategorizable nonfiction. At the same time, he also wrote some of the most witty and incisive commentary on a surprising range of subjects-music, literature, photography, and travel journalism-that became an irresistible form of self-reporting. Encyclopedia of the Human Condition is a collection of Jeff Dyer's 25 years of essays, commentary, and misadventures. In the book, he traces the shadow of Camus in Algeria and recalls the relief life in Briston in the 1980s; he reflects on the status of jazz, high fashion and contemporary art. No matter what he writes about, his answers always surprise the reader. For him, there is no disconnect between the critic's reflective work and the novelist's commitment to lived experience: they are mutually illuminating ways of sharpening our perceptions.

In the French literary world of the 19th century, Maupassant was known as the "King of Short Stories". Maupassant's best subject matter is the Franco-Prussian War in which he personally participated, his ten-year clerkship career, and his life in his hometown in Normandy as a teenager. These three environments provide extremely rich themes for his short stories. These works extol the people's patriotic enthusiasm, express rural customs and world conditions, and truly reflect the monotonous and stereotyped life of small clerks. They have their own artistic characteristics and are not the same. They are like the various schools on a gemstone, which jointly reflect brilliant light.

Mr. Bones is an old dog who can understand English and think, and is also the closest companion of the dying poet Willy. After wandering together for many years, they went all the way to Baltimore to look for Willie's young English teacher Mrs. Swanson, but accidentally came to the former residence of Edgar Allan Poe. On the front steps, Willie said goodbye to Mr. Bones and set off for Timbuktu, a "spiritual oasis", a place of eternal nothingness. Mr. Bones, who lost his owner, lived on the street and was adopted twice. He ignorantly accepted sterilization surgery, a dog chain and a dog house, but he always kept the fire of freedom and loyalty in his heart. At the end of his life, he tried his best to escape from the luxury kennel, hoping to reunite with Willy in Timbuktu.

The protagonist Sanshirō Ogawa graduated from high school in Kumamoto and was admitted to a university in Tokyo. After coming to Tokyo, a world completely different from what he had known before, under the impact of modern civilization and modern women, he was confused and at a loss. He was surrounded by three worlds at the same time: one was his hometown of Kumamoto, the other was the world of learning where Nonomiya and Hirota teachers lived, and the third was the world of glitz. Sanshirō becomes increasingly attracted to the glitzy world in which his crush, Miyako, lives. Sanshirō is passionately devoted to Miyako, but Miyako's attitude is ambiguous. She mentioned the term "lost lamb" to Sanshirō several times, but eventually married her brother's friend. Ordinary young people slowly grow up through interactions with all kinds of people in the metropolis.

A period of lonely growth of a young girl, a great work of Carson McCullers' completely true self-portrait. A series of spiritual whispers and actions of an adolescent girl during her brother's wedding, showing the intense loneliness of young life. They whisper, their voices bloom like flowers - if voices could be flowers and words could bloom. Maybe we all want to be free and make our own decisions, but no matter how hard we try, the outcome is inevitable. I am me, you are you, and he is him. Each of us is limited by ourselves.

The pioneer work of "Paradise Lost" is the purest love written by Jun Watanabe. It tells the story of a contemporary woman who is not dependent on men, has free spirit, and enjoys the beauty of love according to her own wishes. It reflects the conflict and collision between the pursuit of personal happiness and traditional moral ethics in modern life. It brings readers another thought about love and explores whether marriage is the final destination of love. Shuko Katagiri is a beautiful and capable urban white-collar worker, but she has always maintained a "lover" relationship with Tono, a married middle-aged man with a successful career. Independent, intelligent and considerate, Toono became more and more fascinated by Shuzi who loved him so purely, and finally decided to abandon his family and marry Shuzi. However, Xiuzi proposed breaking up at this time...