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"Reminiscences of Lost Time" reviews the past in the form of memories, including childhood memories, family life, first love and lost love, observations of historical events, as well as insights into art and understanding of time and space, etc. Time is the protagonist of this novel. The author uses wisdom and imagination to make time concrete, vivid and perfect. It is like a symphony composed of multiple themes, such as love, jealousy, death, memory, and time, sometimes overlapping and sometimes drifting apart. However, on a macro level, the entire work is integrated and has vigorous vitality. "In Search of Lost Time" is recognized as a new attempt in literary creation and the first of its kind in mainstream novels.

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It includes Jack London's "Love of Life", "Call of the Wild", "White Teeth" and "Love of Life". It tells the story of a gold digger who trekked hard in the wilderness and defeated hunger, cold, injury and wolves with his strong will to life, showing the bravery and tenacity of human nature. "The Call of the Wild" tells the story of a dog named Buck who was taken from the warm countryside to the cold wilderness and gradually returned to the wild. "White Teeth" tells the story of a little wolf cub who began his adventurous life alone in the forest in the cold land of North America. In the forest, wolf pups learn the rules of life in the wild. But the encounter and interaction with humans changed his life forever: from humans he got his name, White Fang, and he also understood the preciousness of friendship and love.

Keigo Higashino's almost perfect classical style! The prototype of the "Witch" series, the "Super Secret Room" with two female protagonists as detectives VS all the suspects! Keigo Higashino challenged the limits of his own reasoning and called it a golden masterpiece that he could never write again! Keigo Higashino's "No Survivors"! It is a multiple-conspiracy work that combines nursery rhyme murder\u002Fsecret room murder\u002Fspell code\u002Fcode deciphering! In order to find out the truth behind her brother's suicide, Naoko and her friend Makoto went to Mother Goose Resort in Hakuba, hoping to find clues at the scene and solve the mystery of the note her brother left for her. Each room in this villa is named after the "Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme", and the corresponding nursery rhyme lyrics are hung in the rooms, and the guests staying now are almost the same as a year ago. While the two were studying nursery rhymes and this English-style villa, a strange murder case occurred... Multiple high-energy reversals, seven murderous nursery rhyme houses, the collision of conspiracy and logic, the game of wealth and human nature, the fusion of nursery rhyme curses and codes!

Eri Makimura, who worked at Bambi Nightclub, was found dead in Room 203 of the Ginza Queen Hotel. It was Hisao Marumoto, the president of Bambi Nightclub, who found Eri's body. After investigation, the police found that Eri and Hisao were lovers, and the crime scene was in a secret room, so they concluded that Eri committed suicide because of love. However, Eri's friend Xiangzi had doubts about the cause of his death, and Shibata, the police officer in charge of the case, also believed that the matter was not that simple, so the two decided to continue investigating the case. Soon, Eri's friend Kayuri secretly sneaked into Bambi Nightclub in order to find out the truth about Eri's death. Unexpectedly, when things finally came to light, Yukari was strangled to death, and Xiangzi's home also showed signs of being invaded...

The young couple's bodies were pierced by samurai swords. The girl they fell in love with at first sight disappeared from the world. A college student jumped to his death after drinking Coke. Robbers broke into the house and killed people, but only took away a pot of flowers... The yellow morning glory that once existed in modern times suddenly disappeared, leaving only the legend of the "dream flower" that "it will destroy itself once it is pursued". And as the yellow morning glory reappears in the world, the fate of four strange families is closely linked...

This five-volume set of Maupassant's short stories and short stories includes "Selected Novels of Maupassant's World", "Selected Romance Novels of Maupassant", "Selected Novels of Maupassant's War", "Selected Selection of Maupassant's Humorous Novels" and "Selected Selection of Maupassant's Bizarre Novels". It is the result of the translator's appreciation and selection of more than 300 short stories and short stories by the "King of Short Stories" based on years of research and translation. It can also be said to be a collection of Maupassant's short stories. French literature and art have distinctive comedic features. From the medieval comedies of Patran, through Rabelais's "Giant" and Beaumarchais' comedies, to today's stand-up comedy, the comedic tradition continues to flourish. In the creation of novels, the translator believes that Maupassant's humorous novels should be recommended, which fully display this tradition. This book is equipped with original illustrations, and the text and pictures complement each other.

"Baudolino" is Eco's fourth novel. The protagonist Baudolino is a genius liar. He claims that everything he tells is false, but the interesting thing is that his lies always become true as soon as he speaks them... From the Crusades and the legend of the Holy Grail to the rise of Christian cities and the power conflict between popes and emperors, this is a unique book that explores ambiguity, truth and the essence of lies.

He came from the north on horseback, with white hair and a weathered face; he is a stranger and a demon hunter who takes slaying demons as his own duty and walks between the fog of reality and legend. In the third year after humans and non-humans crossed the river to rule, the northern kings formed a secret alliance and used their swords to guide the shore. The fragile peace between the empire and the kings is in jeopardy, and Ciri, a girl who is training in the Witcher Fortress, has no idea that she has become the focus of competition... Suddenly, the torrent of history begins, and the grandest adventure begins! Now, do you hear the sound of horse hooves in the distance?

Published in a collection with reference to the title and contents of the Japanese first edition! A classic work by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, the literary genius and king of short stories! A sharp analysis of the good and evil of human nature, a new interpretation of historical allusions, the struggle of emotional desires, and a detached philosophy of life... This book contains 12 short and medium-sized novels, including "The Maori Teacher", "The Magic Flute and the Divine Dog", "Orange", "Dragon", "Doubt" and other excellent works. Whether it is to kill time or to make a living, Teacher Maori is so tormented and distressed because of these vulgar misunderstandings of the world. --"Maori Teacher"; this is the only reward that the unknown artist, one of us, sacrificed his life to get from this world. --"Swampland"; Even if I am a madman, isn't what makes me crazy the monster hidden deep in our human hearts? As long as that monster exists, the people who laugh at me as crazy today may become crazy like me tomorrow. --"Confuse".

"A Collection of Short Stories and Novels by Maupassant" is a collection of short stories and short stories by the famous French writer Maupassant, the "king of short stories in the world". It presents readers with a picture of French social life at that time and has profound ideological connotation and social value. By reading the novel, readers can feel its unique charm. Maupassant's short stories depict a wide range of aspects of life, and together they constitute a comprehensive secular picture of French society in the second half of the 19th century. In Maupassant's novels, all kinds of phenomena in the social reality at that time are vividly described; characters from all walks of life are vividly outlined; the scenery and people of France's urban and rural areas are also vividly portrayed. Among his wide range of materials, there are three outstanding focuses, namely, the Franco-Prussian War, the life of clerks in Paris, and the urban and rural scenery and anecdotes of the Normandy region of France.

These stories take place on a Caribbean island, a spaceship above the Earth, and a slum in the Bronx... A couple on vacation on an island cannot leave; two astronauts look down at the Earth during World War III from space; two nuns confirm a miracle in the community in the South Bronx - the ghost of the dead girl Esmeralda appears... "Angel Esmeralda: Nine Stories" is DeLillo's first and only collection of short stories published so far. These nine stories in thirty-two years represent the extraordinary journey of his novel creation. The world events he described and the American language he displayed changed the literary landscape.

The boy desperately sentenced the mixture of heroes and criminals, disintegrating the toxic reality with the mark of cleansing. "Afternoon Trawling" ostensibly describes the passionate love story between a middle-aged widow and a sailor. In fact, the focus of the book is the psychological transformation process of the widow's son from extreme admiration to the sailor to disillusionment and finally killing his hero with his own hands. The young boy Deng admired the strong body and spirit of the crew member Long Er. However, when he saw his mother and Long Er embracing each other through the gap in the wall, he was shocked. This man who once had nothing to do with the boring world of the sea also began to consider getting married and gradually adapted to life on land. For Den, this was both an unforgivable humiliation and a declaration of war against a hostile reality. In order to launch a final counterattack against the adult world, Den and his friends prepare to execute Ryuuji, "his future appearance". The sensitive and beautiful sea, the human nature full of erotic entanglements, the inner-twisted young man, and the addictive and even irresistible death give this book a unique, strange and colorful "Mishima-style" brand.

In the literary history of France and the world, Maupassant, a 19th-century French writer, is not only famous for his novels, but also for his short and medium-sized novels, with more than 300 pieces in total, and is known as the "King of Short Stories". "The Complete Collection of Maupassant's Novellas and Short Stories" consists of five volumes. These short and medium-sized novels reflect the breadth of materials, covering all aspects of French social life at that time, allowing readers to have a glimpse of the master's superb artistic skills. The fifth volume includes "Papa Milon", "Ball de Suif", "A Parisian's Sunday" and several unpublished short stories by Maupassant. The last volume contains Maupassant's most famous novella "Ball de Suif". This story affirms Ball-of-Fat's patriotism and self-sacrifice, and satirizes the fact that the upper-class characters appear to be noble and dignified, but their inner qualities are very selfish and shameless, and their moral standards are actually far inferior to those of the poor at the bottom. Flaubert called it "a masterpiece that can be passed down to the world."

Mishima Yukio's self-explanation of his literary career, the essence of Mishima's mysticism in his confrontation with death. Mishima Yukio's masterpiece of prose. Including "The Sun and Iron" and "The Era I Experienced", the author summarizes and reviews his writing career, and creates a prose world that is compatible with emotion and reason based on the literary mechanism of lyric prose.

At dusk, under the decadent Rashomon clan, a fired servant was waiting for the rain to stop. Just when he was confused about his future and struggling between surviving by stealing and starving to death morally, he saw an old woman on the tower pulling out the long hair of an unknown corpse, preparing to braid it into a wig and sell it for money. The horrifying scene before him prompted him to make a decision... When pushed to the edge of life and death, is the choice of the domestic servant a matter of course? Are the good parts of human nature always vulnerable? Is the end of the choice between good and evil only despair with no way out? A selection of 11 short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, including masterpieces such as "Rashomon", "The Nose" and "Yam Porridge".

A collection of novels, published in 1949, containing seventeen short stories. Aleph is the first letter of Hebrew. In mathematics, it represents infinite numbers and infinite sets. Mysticism understands it as the potential energy that transcends the limits of time and space. Borges uses the form of novels to expand his thoughts on time, space, the universe, macro and micro. After the death of the woman I admired, "I" still visited her home every year on her birthday. Her cousin Daneri had been writing a long poem entitled "The World" for many years. He confided a secret to "me", that there was an "Aleph" in the corner of the basement, which was the source of his poetry writing talent. "I" lay quietly on the brick floor in the dark basement, staring at the nineteenth step of the staircase. Finally, I saw a small flashing ball. The scene in the ball was dazzling. "The universe is included in it." That was Aleph.

"David Copperfield (Volume 1)" is a masterpiece with a length of more than 800,000 words, centered on the open-minded intellectual David Copperfield. Through the daily life, studying and making a living, making friends and love, and travel writings of various people in the book, it fully expresses the humanitarian views advocated by the author throughout his life, and also portrays a series of unforgettable characters...

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He came from the north on horseback, with white hair and a weathered face; he is a stranger and a demon hunter who takes slaying demons as his own duty and walks between the fog of reality and legend. "Sleeping Beauty" with a short neck and sharp white teeth, who feeds on humans; "Snow White" with ragged hair and excellent swordsmanship, who leads seven dwarfs to rob vendors; "Djinn" with huge eyeballs and lips like a bird's beak, who turns wishes into death contracts... The journey of salvation is full of thorns, curses, lies, betrayals, pressing every step, and only when you escape to a dream can you have a moment of respite. When he looked back, the witcher suddenly realized that he was just a prey in the hands of others! The blood of monsters will eventually be washed away. How will human sins end? Now, do you hear the sound of horse hooves in the distance?

The collection of novels, published in 1975, contains 13 short stories, which are the top works of Borges in his late writing period. Facing a "book of sand" with endless pages, at first it was a sense of happiness that we took for ourselves, and finally we realized that it was a terrible monster and the source of all troubles. This book is the embodiment of Borges's book worship complex and symbolizes the infinite universe and world. People try their best to break through the unknown, but in the end they experience the infinite and confirm their own insignificance and powerlessness. "If space is infinite, we are at any point in space. If time is infinite, we are at any point in time." Concepts such as infinity, possibility, death, memory and time, philosophical and metaphysical thinking are contained in each article.

"Churchill's Memoirs of World War II 10: From Tehran to Rome" faithfully records the late period of World War II. After the war in Italy ended, the Allies assessed the situation and cooperated closely to carefully formulate the final strategy for launching a general offensive against Nazi Germany. From Tehran to Rome, the heads of allied countries held a series of compact and productive meetings, which promoted the final victory of the war and roughly determined the division of the post-war world map. At the same time, in Yugoslavia, Greece, Burma and other places, the war is still arduously continuing, but the dawn of victory has begun to appear in the sky.

Starting from the perspective of the German generals in World War II, this book combines the author's first-hand interrogation records obtained during the Nuremberg review process and the memories of high-level German military witnesses. It provides a comprehensive review of the major historical events from the rise to the fall of the Nazis and the major decisions and gains and losses made by the German army in World War II. It also combines the author's unique military theoretical thoughts to conduct critical research on major battles. It is not only a precious classic of World War II history, but also a classic of military strategic theory.

It describes Japan's aggression against relevant countries in Asia and the Pacific Rim in the middle of World War II, as well as the different responses of the United States and Britain to this. After long preparations, Japan launched a comprehensive war of aggression in the Asia-Pacific region, causing the United States to pay a heavy price in the Pacific battlefield and causing Britain to suffer huge losses in Southeast Asia. At that time, the world situation was entering an extremely anxious period. From China to Myanmar, from Malta to Madagascar, everyone was involved in this unpredictable melee. In addition, the book also reflects the key role China played in resisting Japanese aggression.

A milestone in the history of military theory and a military history classic that explains the truth of three thousand years of war. "A Brief History of Three Thousand Years of War in the West" is a classic work by the British military theorist Liddell Hart. Liddell Hart conducted a detailed study of more than 280 famous battle cases in Western military history from the Greco-Roman era to World War II, and restored the ingenious strategies involved. Through research, the author summarized the concept of "indirect route" that had a significant impact on modern military theory, and proposed that the indirect route is the most effective military strategic model in modern military theory; on this basis, he also constructed a brand-new strategic theoretical system. In addition, the author was the first to think and study the grand strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare in the atomic age.

This book chronicles the catastrophic process of France being invaded by Germany in 1940 after experiencing a series of defeats in key battles. The main contents include: National Union; Gamelin, the first week of the Battle of France; Weygand, the second week of the Battle of France, etc.

The Dark Lord Sauron wants to enslave Middle-earth with the Supreme Ring, which confuses people's hearts and induces evil thoughts. When heroes of all races, including elves, humans, and dwarves, were helpless, Frodo, an ordinary hobbit, was able to resist temptation because of his aloof nature and took the initiative to shoulder the important task of escorting the Lord of the Rings to Mount Doom for burning. "The Lord of the Rings" is hailed as the greatest fantasy literary work of the 20th century. It is not only an exciting fantasy adventure, but also a profound ode to friendship, loyalty and courage. Its rich imagination and profound themes have conquered the hearts of countless readers around the world.

Myth is a product of human childhood and has an everlasting fascination. Greek mythology has been around for a long time because of its relatively complete system and unique literary charm. Greek mythology and biblical mythology have had a comprehensive and profound impact on the religion, philosophy, thought, customs, natural science, literature and art of the entire West and even mankind. When you come into contact with Western culture, you are bound to encounter allusions from Greek mythology. Almost every important classic Western literary work involves characters and plots from Greek mythology, and some are even directly based on Greek mythology. Today, although we don't have to "call everything Greek", a systematic understanding of Greek mythology is what every modern person needs.

Fu Lei spent ten years carefully translating it twice, and it is recognized as the preferred translation of "The Biography of Celebrities"! Fu Lei: "I occasionally read the biography of Beethoven, and after reading it I couldn't help crying. I felt like I was illuminated by a divine light, and I suddenly gained the power of new life. I suddenly cheered up like a miracle. This is a major event in my spiritual life." "Celebrity Biography" includes three heroic biographies written by Romain Rolland: "The Biography of Beethoven", "The Biography of Michelangelo" and "The Biography of Tolstoy". The three people in the biography, one is a musician, one is a sculptor and painter, and the other is a novelist, each has his own garden. The three biographies all focus on recording the great genius who dedicated his life to creating immortal masterpieces that can express truth, goodness and beauty on the journey of life's hardships and hardships. The reason why they can persist in their arduous journey depends entirely on their love and confidence in mankind. Romain Rolland called these three great geniuses "heroes".

This book is a music monograph by Romain Rolland, the French thinker, litterateur, critical realist writer, music critic and social activist, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Romain Rolland has excellent piano playing skills, and music plays a very prominent role in his works. This book mainly introduces the music of the eighteenth century and is divided into two volumes. One is notes on the history of music and the other is sketches of musicians. In the book, Romain Rolland traces the origin of classical music in the eighteenth century in a beautiful style, vividly describes the musical styles of Italy and Germany in the eighteenth century, and brings to life the images of great musicians such as Handel, Telemann, and Metastasio. It fully embodies Romain Rolland's rich musicianship, profound literary skills, and lofty spiritual realm, and presents readers with the European music style of the golden age.

Whenever you feel down, watch "John Christopher"! Nobel Prize in Literature classic masterpiece! Romain Rolland took 20 years to write it, and Fu Lei translated it twice and revised it six times, which took ten years. It is recognized as a superior standard for translation. Romain Rolland: "In this chaotic era of endless disasters, I hope that Christophe will become a strong and loyal friend, so that everyone can have the joy of life and love in their hearts, so that everyone can live and love regardless of everything!" Romain Rolland personally ordered four volumes in 1921. The first volume includes the life of Christophe as a boy (Dawn, Morning, Boy), describing the awakening of his senses and emotions. The second volume (Resistance, Festival) is written about Christophe's naive, arbitrary, extreme, and rampant crusade against the social and artistic lies of the time. The third volume (Antoinette, Indoors, Girlfriends) contrasts with the passion and hatred of the previous volume. It is a gentle and quiet atmosphere, a lament for friendship and pure love. The fourth volume (The Burning Bush, Fudan) is about the great difficulties in the middle of life. Almost everything is about to be destroyed, but the result still tends to a clear and lofty state, revealing the dawn of another world.

"The Life of Michelangelo" is one of Romain Rolland's "Celebrity Trilogy" and was created in the early 20th century. It is also one of Fu Lei's classic translations. Romain Rolland regarded Tolstoy as his spiritual mentor, and Tolstoy's humanitarian sentiments deeply moved him. Thus, an immortal "The Biography of Tolstoy \u002F The Complete Works Translated by Fu Lei" was born. The author's detailed research on Tolstoy has become the solid foundation of this work. With his extraordinary insight, Romain Rolland shows readers all the important aspects of the creative personality of a generation of literary giants.

"The Life of Michelangelo" is one of Romain Rolland's "Celebrity Trilogy". It was created in the early 20th century and is also one of Fu Lei's classic translations. Michelangelo had the power to influence an era. Before him, the artistic sky in Florence was dull and lacked vitality. His appearance blew away the dark clouds hanging over it like a sudden storm. After him, Michelangelo's style influenced artists for almost three centuries. In "The Biography of Michelangelo (Essence)" written by Romain Rolland and translated by Fu Lei, the author highly praised Michelangelo's artistic achievements and analyzed his inner world, thus revealing to readers a Michelangelo who was both ordinary and extraordinary, with unparalleled artistic talent and creativity.

"The Biography" is the collective name of "The Biography of Beethoven", "The Biography of Michelangelo" and "The Biography of Tolstoy" written by the French writer Romain Rolland. The three biographies in this book are all extremely talented and enduring in human history. Romain Rolland firmly grasps the commonalities of these three artists in their respective fields, and strives to depict their mental journeys of enduring hardships and ups and downs without changing their original intentions in their troubled life journey, highlighting their noble personality, fraternal emotions and broad mind, thus composing another "heroic symphony" for us.

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"Childhood" is the first of a trilogy of autobiographical novels written by Gorky based on his own experiences (the other two are "In the World" and "My University"). It tells the childhood life of Alyosha (Gorky's nickname) from the age of three to ten, vividly reproduces the living conditions of the lower class people in the former Soviet Union in the 1870s and 1980s, and writes about Gorky's understanding of suffering and unique insights into social life. There is an endless desire and strength in the words. "Childhood" (Illustrated Collector's Edition) will include nearly a hundred exquisite original Russian illustrations, striving to be presented to readers with exquisite binding.

In 1916, Gorky published "In the World" in "Chronicle" magazine. The story describes that after the death of his mother, his bankrupt grandfather drove Alyosha out of the house. He joined society and came to the so-called "human world". In order to survive, Alyosha worked everywhere to make a living, working as a draftsman's apprentice, a dishwasher on a ship, and an apprentice in an icon workshop. He came into contact with all kinds of people at the bottom of society. During his difficult life, he read all the books he could find, hoping to find answers to life from books. Not only did he gain comfort and inspiration, but he also realized that books are a powerful ideological weapon for a better future. Facing complex social problems, he was troubled and hesitant, and wanted to rely on knowledge and science to get out of the predicament, so he left his hometown and went to Kazan.

Taizo Kobayashi took inspiration from four masterpieces by Japanese writer Akutagawa Ryunosuke: "The Failure of Toko Haru", "The Break of Spider Silk", "The Disturbance of Kappa" and "Haku's Fear" to create a fantasy story that takes place in modern times. The parents of junior high school student Xiaomei are busy with work and have no time to listen to her worries. One night, an old book appeared in front of her, and the characters in the book actually started talking to her...

Two brothers, Al and Gray, accidentally discovered a picture book left by their late father and became lost in the strange world called "Arknoah". What awaits the two brothers Al and Gray there, in addition to the jaw-dropping room structure, is also a mysterious girl holding a sledgehammer, immortal local residents, and terrifying monsters born from their own inner demons. "If you don't destroy those two monsters, you two will not be able to return to your original world." What stands between the two brothers and the monsters is the choice between life and death. Powerful monsters from another world, partners with different personalities, a lonely mother at home, myself who has been bullied, and a foggy future... Al and Gray's journey has since begun. Arknoah, transformed from Noah's Ark, is a pure world where humans can avoid doomsday disasters and protect themselves. However, did you know that one person's world view is enough to create monsters that can change the world in front of them...

"Records of the Kingdoms of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty" is a famous vernacular historical romance novel of the Ming Dynasty. It takes the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period as the main line, describing the history of more than 500 years from the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty to the unification of the six kingdoms by the Qin Dynasty. This is a novel with the longest time span and the most characters in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.

This book is the last of Maugham's four masterpieces. After the first draft of the novel was completed, he said: "Writing this book brought me great pleasure. I don't care whether other people think this book is good or bad. I can finally speak out. For me, this is the most important thing "The background of this book is set during the two world wars. The protagonist Larry served in the Air Force during World War I. He once flew high in the vast sky and wanted "power and honor far beyond the world." The death of his comrades shocked him to the helplessness and insurmountability of life. After being discharged from the army, Larry did not go to college, get married, or find a job. He left his relatives and friends behind and traveled to Europe. Finally, he went to India, where he was inspired by a Ganesha master's ashram and realized the true meaning of life. This book is a novel in which Maugham uses his own name as the narrator. Although the characters in the book have "different names", the content is "not fictitious" and is derived from the personal experiences of Maugham and his friends.

This book is a novella. This book centers on the image of Meursault, a small clerk, and tells the absurd story of how he was legally charged with manslaughter, but was sentenced to death for not showing emotion at his mother's funeral. From the perspective of an "outsider" who is incompatible with society, Camus uses objective and calm narrative techniques to profoundly reveal the absurd nature of the world through a moral trial that Meursault experienced in the name of law. At the same time, this book is also a modern literary work, describing the protagonist's various experiences and inner world in daily life. The novel delves into the complexity of interpersonal relationships and an individual's position in society, encouraging readers to understand and accept the world around them with an open mind.

Proust's "In Search of Lost Time" is recognized as a new attempt in literary creation and the first of mainstream novels. The novel reviews the past in the form of memories, including childhood memories, family life, first love and lost love, observations of historical events, insights into art, understanding of time and space, etc. Time is the protagonist of this novel. The author uses wisdom and imagination to make time concrete, vivid and perfect. It is like a symphony composed of multiple themes, such as love, jealousy, death, memory, and time, sometimes overlapping and sometimes drifting apart. However, on a macro level, the entire work is integrated and has vigorous vitality.

One day, my mother died. The people attending the funeral sat across from me, shaking their heads, as if they were here to judge me. I shot a man five times on the beach. In the court, the judge was sitting upright, reporters were whispering to each other, and a dark crowd surrounded me. They really came to judge me. They seemed to exclude me when the case was being heard. None of the steps were taken without my involvement, and they decided my fate without consulting me. It may sound ridiculous, but this is my real life.

The masterpiece of Gurna, the 2021 Nobel Prize winner, reproduces the growth path of a young man in his hometown without a filter, and post-colonially writes about the journey of several generations of immigrants in their previous lives in search of a dream paradise. The unabridged translation of the Nobel Prize speech gives a glimpse into the secrets of growth and writing that span two continents and blend with multiple civilizations. The story takes place in Zanzibar, East Africa, which was under the shadow of German colonization a hundred years ago. This is an ancient land where multiple civilizations blend and multiple religions coexist. The boy Yusuf was mortgaged by his father to the businessman Aziz to pay off his debt. Since then, he has traveled to foreign lands with the caravan and experienced the difficulties of survival. He is confused by the unpredictable nature of Aziz, the guide in his coming-of-age ceremony; he is curious about the sobs and whispers of the mad woman who is locked deep behind the garden; he is obsessed with the towering cliff like a wall of flames during the journey, which is like the door to heaven, opening his eyes: Should he endure humiliation and live quietly, holding on to a small shop and become a small shopkeeper, or should he become as strong as iron in a cruel world and find a paradise for the poor with gardens and fountains, and more freedom and dignity? "Paradise" was published in 1994 and is one of Gurner's masterpieces. The author uses the unworldly and unfiltered perspective of a young man to embed a boy's growth story in the context of social turmoil and historical changes. By writing about the past lives of a generation of immigrants, the author "strives to preserve that memory and retrieve those moments and stories that people rely on to live and understand themselves."

"The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" is recognized around the world as a full-length masterpiece. In 1950, the famous Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, was burned down by a fire started by a young monk, which became a sensational incident. This is the prototype of "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion". Based on a monologue by a monk at that time, "I am jealous of the beauty of Kinkakuji Temple", Yukio Mishima spread the wings of his imagination, and thus this famous masterpiece was born. The novel is written in the first person. "I" was entrusted to the Golden Pavilion Temple when my father, the abbot, passed away when I was a teenager. The whole book revolves around my emotional changes towards the Golden Temple. I am a stutterer with an apologetic face. The Golden Pavilion is the embodiment of perfection and eternity. "There is nothing more beautiful in the world than the Golden Pavilion." I was full of admiration when I didn't meet, and I was disappointed because of the gap when I first met. Later, after living together all day long, I felt that the Golden Pavilion was an indispensable part. Later, the Golden Pavilion turned into an obstacle between me and the real world in my mind. Especially when I wanted to do something special, I would always see the Golden Pavilion appearing, so I couldn't do it... In despair, "I" burned the Golden Pavilion to the ground and planned to die with the Golden Pavilion. However, after the fire burned, I gave up the idea of ​​dying with the Golden Pavilion and decided to live well alone.

The human nature that you have struggled to see clearly all your life is finally revealed in "Rashomon"! A complete collection of representative short stories by the master of modern Japanese literature Akutagawa Ryunosuke! Akutagawa × Lu Xun, a literary collision between Chinese and Japanese masters! A diverse presentation of Akutagawa's literary world! A masterpiece of modern literature praised by Natsume Soseki, Osamu Dazai, and Haruki Murakami! The Akutagawa Prize, Japan's highest award for pure literature, is named after him! The film of the same name directed by the movie emperor Akira Kurosawa won the Academy Award and the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival! This book selects 18 short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, including well-known masterpieces such as "Rashomon", "The Nose" and "Hell Transformation".

Twelve-year-old Cosimo angrily left home and lived in a tree because he couldn't stand the snail meal cooked by his sister. From then on, his feet never set foot on the ground again: he read, hunted, put out fires, fought against pirates, and even fell in love and wrote in the trees. His tombstone is inscribed: "Living in the trees - always loving the earth - rising into the sky." Part one of the trilogy "Our Ancestors", including Calvino's own postscript: In "The Baron in the Trees" there is a path to wholeness - a non-individualistic wholeness achieved through unswerving efforts to make one's own choices.

This novel creates a shocking "absurd man" - the protagonist Meursault who is indifferent to everything. He is indifferent to everything happening around him. He has no feelings about the death of his mother and even being sentenced to death...