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The novel is set in the upper class life of Paris, France, in the mid-19th century, and takes the fate of Baron Hulot de Hervé's family as the main line. It narrates the whole process of how the baron, driven by crazy lust, betrayed his pure and loving wife step by step, hurt his innocent daughter, ruined the reputation of his family, tarnished the reputation of the army, and was ultimately ruined. Various characters, intricate plots, and thrilling battles between spirit and flesh, love and hatred, good and evil, constitute a vivid tragedy and comedy in the world, a colorful history of civilization, and an endless elegy for the inevitable collapse of upper class society.

"My University" is the last part of Gorky's trilogy of autobiographical novels. The work tells the story of Alyosha's life in Kazan. When he was 16 years old, he came to Kazan with the dream of going to university. After his dream was shattered, he had to work hard to survive. He lived in a "large courtyard", worked hard, interacted with homeless people, and interacted with all kinds of small citizens, college students, and intellectuals. He entered a vast "social university" and eventually grew into a revolutionary intellectual. In this university, he experienced the complex path of spiritual development, withstood the test of life in many aspects, and made his initial exploration of the meaning of life and the complexity of the world.

Niels' Travels on the Goose was first published in 1907. It is written about a fourteen-year-old rural boy named Niels. Because he played a trick on an elf, he was magically transformed into a little man as big as a thumb by the elf. From then on, he traveled around Sweden on the back of a goose. The author uses novel and flexible techniques, humorous and vivid writing style to depict various beautiful pictures of Sweden for children. Through fascinating storylines, he makes true records of Sweden's geography and landforms, animals, plants, cultural monuments, the lives and customs of inland residents and people in remote minority areas, integrating literature, art, knowledge and science. "Niels Riding the Goose" is the first and only fairy tale in the history of world literature to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.

This book is based on Gorky's real growth experience, and the protagonist Alyosha is the author "I". "Childhood" tells the story of the difficult childhood "I" spent at my grandfather's house since I was 3 years old. "In the World" tells the story of "I"'s ups and downs when I was kicked out of the house by my grandfather when I was 11 years old and had to make a living on my own in society. "My University" tells the story of "I" going to Kazan to study alone at the age of 16 but growing up as an intellectual through many "social universities". The writing style of the whole book is cold and dignified, but it is also humorous. The atmosphere is a bit depressing and sad, but it can make people see the tenacious vitality and immortal hope.

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), one of the most outstanding writers in the United States, winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is one of his major works. Robert Jordan, an American young man, volunteered to join the Spanish government army and engage in blasting activities behind enemy lines. In order to cooperate with the counterattack, he was ordered to contact local guerrillas to complete the task of blowing up the bridge. In the midst of the raging war, he fell in love with Maria, a little girl who had been raped by the enemy, thereby smoothing out the trauma in Maria's soul. In three days, Robert experienced the conflict between love and duty and the test of life and death, and his humanity continued to sublimate. On the way to retreat after the bridge was blown up, he gave up his hope of survival to others, but his thigh was broken by a cannonball. He stayed alone to stop the enemy, and finally gave his young life for the Spanish people.

"Tess of the D'Urbervilles-A Pure Woman" is a pearl of British literature in the 19th century, establishing Hardy's status in British and even world literature. Through the description of the unfortunate fate of the protagonist Tess, the author reveals profound social problems such as class differences and inequality between rich and poor, and openly challenges the hypocritical social morality of the Victorian era. It is rich in connotation and has strong social criticism. The book has long been loved by readers not only in the author's home country, but also around the world. It has attracted the attention of professional researchers, been courteously received by artists in the film and theater circles, and is recognized as Hardy's masterpiece. Our publisher's translation of "Tess" by Zhang Guruo has been recognized as the most classic translation of "Tess" for many years. It has undergone many rounds of revisions by the translator himself and his descendants. Because of its smooth language, clear writing style, accuracy and literary nature, and reproduction of the charm of the original work, it has been widely praised by readers and researchers over the years, and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies.

"Little Women" describes the life of a family during the American Civil War in the mid-19th century. In this autobiographical work, the four sisters' father joined the Northern Army in the war. They lived with their loving mother and experienced many tearful and laughing stories. Although the four sisters have different ideals and destinies, they are all self-reliant, cherish their family, and cherish their love. In this book, you can find all the emotional experiences and life experiences that all girls have to go through and face.

"Utopia" is a travelogue written by Thomas More, a famous British utopian sociologist and famous humanist thinker. It was first published in 1516. The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume uses the words of a traveler to talk about what he saw during his travels around the world, which leads to the observation and criticism of the situation in Britain at that time; the second volume is a description of an imaginary country named after "Utopia". The book "Utopia" is the first book on utopian socialism in Europe. It describes the picture of utopian socialism completely for the first time. In the history of socialist thought, it criticized the evils of primitive accumulation of capital for the first time, put forward the principles of public ownership and equality based on organized production and universal labor, laid the foundation of utopian socialism, and provided valuable ideological materials for the future development of scientific socialism.

One of the 37 world literary masterpieces recommended by Mao Dun for Chinese readers to read, and selected into the "Ideal Book Collection for Chinese Readers". One of the personal ideal books recommended by the French "Reading" magazine in 1999. The protagonist Emma committed adultery in pursuit of a romantic and elegant life. Eventually, she was ruined because she was in debt and could not repay it, and committed suicide by taking poison.

The Spanish gypsy girl with an acacia in her mouth turned a blind eye to the ethical norms of the world and believed that love was a bird that could not be restrained. Even if her lover took away her life, he could not take away her free and uninhibited heart. Carmen was written by the 19th-century French novelist Melleme. Her alluring charm is world-famous, and she is filled with unconscious ideas of female liberation. She is one of the most mythical female characters in the West.

The story takes place in Spain. The protagonist Carmen is a smart, beautiful, independent, and very willful Gypsy girl. She is a woman with a strong personality who demands freedom. She has evil characteristics and will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, but the most important thing is her sincerity, frankness, and perseverance. She despises the moral laws of capitalist society and uses bad habits to resist society. She is a rebel in society. The novel was adapted into an opera shortly after its publication, with music composed by French composer Bizet.

"How Steel Was Tempered" is an enduring red classic. The protagonist Paul Korchagin was born in poverty and is full of fighting spirit. After the "October Revolution" broke out, Zhuhelai came to Paul's hometown to do underground work, cultivating Paul's revolutionary enthusiasm. After Paul joined the Red Army, he charged on the battlefield. He was seriously injured and could not return to the front line, so he devoted himself to the work of building the country. During this period, he parted ways with his lover Tonya. After that, Paul suffered from total paralysis and blindness, but he got out of the trough with his will and wrote the novel "Born of the Storm", realizing his ideal in another way.

"The Scarlet Letter" is a classic work written by the famous American writer Hawthorne in 1850, and is considered by the world to be his masterpiece. The content of this work was written against the background of the Puritans in Massachusetts in the 17th century. Through the cruel content of the story, the author attempts to explore the deep meaning of social ideologies such as legality, original sin and crime.

There is a town in the middle of the United States that is famous for its beauty. Every spring, small white flowers bloom around the town, migratory birds begin to build nests on the branches, and the creeks are filled with various fish for human fishing. People from all over the world come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery, taste delicious food, and listen to the singing of birds... Everything is broken by a white powder. Agricultural aircraft drop the powder, covering forests, creeks, fields and homes. The first to fall were domestic animals that drank from the stream. After that, people found that the pest infestation became more serious, the small animals that often appeared around disappeared, and humans even fell ill. People are moving away from this place that once seemed like a paradise. In the spring of the next year, the songs of the birds disappeared, and there were no more bustling people here. The once bustling town became very quiet. What exactly is this white powder? How did they trigger this series of reactions? This book will try to give the answer.

This book selects 25 fairy tales written by Andersen in different periods, including "The Ugly Duckling", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Little Match Girl", "The Daughter of the Sea", "The Emperor's New Clothes", etc. Andersen's fairy tales are full of poetry and fantasy. Birds, animals, insects, fish, flowers, trees, the whole nature and even the furniture and dolls in the home are given life, injected with thoughts and feelings, lively and fascinating. Bold fantasy transcends the boundaries of time and space, curious thirst for knowledge penetrates the secrets of nature, the ugly duckling turns into an elegant swan, the little mermaid turns into a beautiful girl for love, the nightingale's wonderful song subdues death...

"Anne of Green Gables" is the sweetest novel describing children's life. It is also a spiritual book that parents, teachers and children can gain insights from. Canadian female writer Montgomery uses fresh, smooth, vivid and humorous writing to tell the story of the innocent, kind-hearted and life-loving heroine Little Anne, who lost her parents at an early age and was adopted at the age of twelve. However, she has a distinctive personality, is full of fantasy, and has self-respect and self-reliance. With her hard work, she is not only loved by her adopters, but also wins the respect and friendship of her teachers and classmates.

This book is an autobiographical novel published by Danish female writer Karen Blixen in 1937. The book uses beautiful words to describe the author's life of running a coffee farm in Africa from 1914 to 1931. He fondly recalls the natural scenery, animals and people in Africa, reflecting the author's familiarity and attachment to African customs and customs. The story is touching and exciting. After the book was published, it has been reprinted many times. It is not only a best-seller in East Africa and English-speaking countries, but has also been translated into many languages.

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This book is the third of Gorky's trilogy. It tells the life story of young Alyosha who rushed to Kazan, failed to go to university, entered society, a university without walls, and finally grew into a staunch warrior. From this truly recorded process, we can see the young Gorky's deep hatred for the habits of the petty bourgeoisie, his passionate pursuit of freedom, and his strong yearning for a better life.

The novel takes the life experience of the heroine Margaret as the main line, and truly and proactively describes the tragic story of a prostitute who looks as holy and beautiful as a camellia in her heart. The novel pioneered the "Lady in Distress" series in French literature, focusing on the social issue of love corruption. It had a profound impact on the emergence of realist issue novels and the rise of realistic genre dramas in Europe in the second half of the 19th century.

"La Traviata" is a masterpiece by the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas. The story tells a tortuous and sad love story between a young man and a courtesan from Paris's upper class society. Through the love tragedy of a prostitute, the work reveals the corrupt life of the upper class of the French July Dynasty. A bloody and tearful indictment of the hypocritical morality of the aristocratic bourgeoisie. In the history of French literature, this is the first work in which a prostitute is the protagonist.

"Gulliver's Travels" is an outstanding travel satirical novel by Jonathan Swift. It expresses the author's thoughts in a relatively perfect artistic form. The author uses rich satirical techniques and bizarre plots of fictional fantasy to profoundly analyze the social reality of Britain at that time.

Uncle Bangs was a musician, an honest and noble self-reliant man. He loved the art of painting very much. In order to enrich his collection of famous paintings, he devoted all his energy and thought. When people did not know that he had all these treasures in his house, no one took him seriously. When they learned the value of these famous paintings, in order to seize the inheritance of the lonely old man Bangs, some people from the upper class headed by Camusot tried every means to obtain his wealth.

Vinizius, a young aristocrat in ancient Rome, fell in love at first sight with the exotic princess Lygia. His uncle Petronius hatched a plan to facilitate this marriage, not wanting to backfire. Everything that happened after that not only changed the lives of the two young people, but also changed the lives of thousands of Romans... ... In this novel, Sienkiewicz successfully restored the Roman tyrant Nero, the "elegant judge" Petronius, the saint Paul, Peter and many other historical figures with the precision of a historian and the elegance of a writer, and presented the tragedy of Nero burning the city of Rome and framing the persecution of Christians. The love story between a young man and a young man witnessed the fall of Roman society and the rise of Christianity, and is known as "a masterpiece reflecting ancient Rome" and "a true Christian epic."

Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., A historian at Harvard University, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, reveals the replacement pattern between passive and active government in American history. It highlights the light of historical rationality in reflection and criticism, and keenly and profoundly reflects the endless struggle between idealism and pragmatism in the American spirit. It provides a profound analysis of the cycle of American history in the past two centuries and serves as a model for future generations to study the author's ideal view of history. American history is a picture full of pain and dreams. After experiencing two world wars, the United States seems to be a confusing country - pragmatism and ideology, generosity and stinginess, moralism and Machiavellianism, anti-colonialism and imperialism, New Deal and laissez-faire coexist. In "Cycles of American History," Harvard historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Who has won the Pulitzer Prize twice, synthesizes all of his thoughts on cyclical issues in American history and puts forward the insightful theoretical framework of "American Political Cycle Theory." With clear and engaging writing, the book delves into core themes of the American experience: the meaning of the United States as an experiment in self-government, political cycles and rhythms, diplomatic methods, the problem of imperialism, the origins and significance of the Cold War, the role of government and free markets in American economic growth, the decline of political parties, the consequences of imperial presidentialism, and the important role of leadership in democracy. Erudite, calm and fluently explains his unique "historical cycle theory", showing how the rise and fall of American history have shaped the present and foreshadowed the future.

Erasmus was a medieval Dutch thinker and philosopher, and a major representative of the European humanist movement. He is knowledgeable and has always pursued personal freedom and human dignity throughout his life. At the same time, he is a person with complex experiences. This book is Fang Long's biography of Erasmus.

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. The Roman Empire was once glorious and shining, but today it will finally say goodbye. The end of the Roman Empire begins with the true division of the empire. However, both East and West Rome still struggled to maintain their final dignity and were exhausted at the border. When did the Roman Empire fall? No one could explain it clearly. It appeared with great vigor, but ended quietly, without the proper farewell. Rome wasn't built in a day, and it certainly won't be finished in a day.

"The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community" is a foundational masterpiece of global history. It tells the history of the entire human race from a global perspective, allowing you to understand the evolution of human civilization and the world pattern in one book. On the occasion of the first publication of the authorized Chinese version, master historian William McNeil wrote "To Chinese Readers" to express his message to China's renaissance, dedicating this historical masterpiece to Chinese readers who hope to gain insight into human history in a novel way. The global history that is gaining momentum today began in the 1960s, and its representative work is William McNeil's "The Rise of the West." Conceived in 1936, written in 1954, and published in 1963, it took McNeil 27 years to complete this masterpiece of history. After its release, it was immediately highly praised by historians Toynbee and Trevor Roper, and even won the National Book Award.

This book is the representative work of Professor Charles Ohman, President of the Royal Historical Society. After more than a hundred years of war, Edward III's dream of unifying England and France and establishing a trans-oceanic power was finally shattered, and the French nation ushered in the dawn of unity and rejuvenation. What caused the war? Was Edward III's claim to the French throne legitimate? How did the French territory of England encircle the Kingdom of France, the internal contradictions in the Kingdom of France weaken its resistance to the enemy, and the military command skills of Edward the Black Prince, so that the French suffered the disaster and humiliation of having their homeland ravaged and their king captured? How did the Black Death force a halt to the intense war between Britain and France? Why did the death of Richard II pave the way for the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses? How did Henry V and Henry VI's continued war against France push the Kingdom of France to the edge of the kingdom? How did Joan of Arc save the Kingdom of France? England fell into the abyss of the War of the Roses. How did the French take the opportunity to seize the French territories in England? This book will provide an in-depth explanation.

All the best friends around him are willing to be ordinary, but Xiang Zhen is frightened by his mother's evil nature. His grandmother's last wish is that Xiang Zhen can live an extraordinary and outstanding life. In order to get ahead, she learned how to package herself and learned various guidelines to fight, but she found it difficult. After all, how could she calculate how to get ahead? Make a lot of money? Fight for infinite stars? Next to someone with a fortune? ......It will be all right. But in the end, she underwent plastic surgery and struggled, only to find that the most ideal life was to compromise with life. The words are sharp, to the point, the viewpoint is unique, and it is a school of its own. It is a rare good book.

"On History" is an important work compiled by Eric Hobsbawm, one of the most important historians and thinkers in modern times, when he was 80 years old. After more than 50 years of academic training and life accumulation, Hobsbawm has integrated all his thoughts and perceptions of history into it, reflecting this world-class great man's lifelong concern for the past, present and future. In this book, he is concerned about the use and abuse of history in both social and political aspects, as well as the responsibility of historians; discusses the role of history on contemporary society, and the value of history to other disciplines (especially social disciplines); examines various historical trends and trends, and critically evaluates them; explores Discuss the relationship between Marx and contemporary historical trends; describe European history, subaltern history, the Russian Revolution, and global barbarism that undermined the development of civilization... Through the discussion in this book, Hobsbawm leads readers to think about the theory, practice, and development of history, as well as the relationship between history and the modern world.

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"Historical Friends" is a collection of historical essays by Mr. Xiong Zhaozheng. It contains more than 80 essays, divided into four volumes: Blessing China, The Power of Emperor Yan, Traveling Through the Green Mountains, People Are Not Old, and Green Mountains Still Remaining. The content includes a record of the new appearance since the founding of New China, a reminiscence of history and ancient people, a discussion of current culture, and a reflection on the relationship between man and nature. It reflects the author's progressive cultural pursuit, positive historical outlook, and responsible humanistic sentiments.

Congressional politics ≠ clean politics. Based on historical facts, this book uses macro narrative and micro narrative as perspectives to show a huge picture of Japan's democratic development and reform since the Meiji Restoration. It allows you to appreciably and perceptibly appreciate the impact of the system and human nature, and eliminates previous misunderstandings of the history of Japanese democracy due to ignorance of the truth. It vividly and interestingly describes the democratic measures implemented by the Japanese government and the efforts of private individuals to maintain the democratic system. It can be said that this is a panoramic, seamless and transparent book that neither avoids nor exaggerates.

As a country that has experienced three political systems: monarchy, republic, and empire and has continued to exist for more than a thousand years, the history of ancient Rome has always attracted people's thinking and research. This book is a brand-new history of Rome written by a world-class classicist who has accumulated more than 50 years of work. The author chooses the "Senate and People of Rome" (SPQR), the political hub of Rome, as the starting point. He cleverly and profoundly begins with the incident of Cicero versus Catiline in 63 BC, and passionately tells the story of Rome to readers. The book not only explores how Rome grew from an insignificant village in central Italy to an empire spanning three continents, but also reveals how the Romans viewed themselves and their achievements. Throughout, the author describes various stages of Roman history from both an external and internal perspective. At the same time, the book is also permeated with strong realistic concerns. When the author discusses Rome's military expansion, democracy, immigration, religious conflicts, social mobility, citizenship, exploitation and other issues, we will always see the shadow of today's world, and thus understand why ancient Rome is still important to us. The book has a grand framework but is full of vivid details. Although it makes extensive use of the latest achievements in archaeology, numismatics, and inscriptions, it rarely uses professional terminology. The author tells the "other side" of many stories in a plain and humorous way, challenging traditional views and presenting readers with a vivid and charming Rome that still has many unsolved mysteries.

If you're a fan of Game of Thrones or The Tudors, Dan Jones's brilliant, gripping medieval history is right up your alley. "The Empty Crown" is another magnificent epic written by British historian Dan Jones after "The Plantagenets". This book describes how the Plantagenet dynasty, which had the longest reign in England, fell apart and was replaced by the Tudors. Shakespeare's world is truly revealed in this book.

This is a "study of the French Revolution," not another history of the Revolution. In the book, Tocqueville tried to explain: Why is it that almost all of Europe has the same political system, and how do they collapse everywhere? Why did feudal privileges become more abhorrent to the French people than elsewhere? Why is the centralized administrative system a system of the Old Regime and not a creation of the Revolution or the Empire? Why were people in 18th-century France more similar to each other than people in other countries, yet at the same time separate and indifferent to each other? Despite the continuous progress of civilization, why was the situation of French peasants in the 18th century sometimes even worse than that of the peasants in the 13th century? Why did French literati become the country's main political figures in the 18th century? Why do the French prefer reform first and freedom later? Why does the administrative revolution precede the political revolution? The period of Louis XVI was the most prosperous period of the old dynasty. How did this prosperity accelerate the revolution?

This book is the third part of the series. The book starts from Sima Xiangru's debut in chaos and ends with Huo Guang eradicating the "treacherous party" and taking power. After Liu Che came to the throne, he was ambitious to eliminate the previous situation of the Han Dynasty being weak and beaten, and deliberately cultivated a generation of iron army of the Han Dynasty to fight against the Xiongnu. Wei Qing and Huo Qubing came out of nowhere, sweeping the desert, arrogant among the heroes, and shocking the world. Unfortunately, Huo Qubing died young, the witchcraft turmoil in the harem resurfaced, Wei Zifu fell out of favor, and Prince Liu Ju's position was in jeopardy. A bloody power struggle was inevitably staged again.

In a person's life, you will always meet that person who quietly walks into your heart, but you can't forget him no matter what. Two years ago, he was her unrelated brother. He was aloof and cold, but he always cared for her. Two years later, she chose to leave, and there was a gap in his heart. They spent countless days rising and falling with the deepest attachment to each other. However, when the unknown past was revealed, she went to find him without hesitation. Thousands of miles away in the mountains and rivers, in the vast wilderness, she saw him again. Exploring the scar on his chest, she asked him, "Are you ever afraid?" He chuckled calmly, "You were, but I was afraid that I would never see you again." He was not afraid of life and death, but he was afraid of being separated from the girl he loved. They believe that there will be no separation in this life.

After Kang Jian and Bai Yan broke up, their lives went through many twists and turns. Their love journey was long and they never knew the way back. The hands of fate were full of twists and turns. Where did their love end up? Are we forgetting each other in the world or are we letting each other know each other? Do you have a paper rose in your heart? A flower that never withers, a flower that stays new all year round in the long river of time, a flower that is green and beautiful in your purest years, a flower that grows old in your beauty, but you will still smile gently when you think about it. We all had beautiful first loves. We all treasure a shadow of our most beloved love in our hearts. Love is elusive, but marriage is very realistic. Love is a matter between two people, but marriage is a matter between two families. There are always reasons of one kind or another, but two people who love each other may not be able to walk to the altar of marriage side by side. What should you do if you can't marry the person you love?

Some love is taboo. Over the years, I have been able to control my own people and not see them, but I cannot control my heart and not think about them. Extreme love will hurt, deep love will not last long. It's like drinking poisonous wine and seeing blood sealing your throat! Our relationship finally came to an end. Liang Sheng: When I was young, I thought that determination was the best way to achieve perfection. Later I learned that some people will never be forgotten for the rest of their lives. Jiang Sheng: We always have to keep proving that we are not in each other's hearts. Cheng Tianyou: It took him seventeen years to make you fall in love with him, then I will spend seventy years with you to forget him! Weiyang: I have the blood ring you gave me. I will never leave it for the rest of my life. You used it to imprison me for the rest of my life. Ke Xiaorou: You must love Lu Wenjun for me for the rest of your life! All my life!

The subtitle of "Mom Courage and Her Children" is "Chronicle of the Thirty Years' War", and the background is the Thirty Years' War in Germany in the 17th century. Anna Fairling, known as the "Courageous Mother", took her two sons and a mute daughter, pulled a truck and hawked goods with the army. She regarded the war as a means of livelihood and a source of wealth. A soldier looked at her truck and prophesied: "Whoever wants to live on war will have to hand it over something." This woman, who placed all her hope in life on war, eventually ended up with her family and her family destroyed. This is the tragedy of a woman who was not afraid to take risks and was reckless in order to make a living during the war. The name "Mother Courage" comes from the 17th-century German novelist Grimmelhausen's picaresque novel "The Liar and the Wanderer Kulasche". The word "Courage" in the Baroque era meant the "scheming" of women to seduce men. In Brecht's writing, it means the "courage" necessary for little people to survive.

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Representative works of Peter Handke, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature. This book is a collection of plays, consisting of three plays. "Self-Accusation" has only two self-accusers, two characters standing on an empty stage telling their offending behavior from beginning to end. There is no scene, no dialogue, only the alternation of voices. "Insulting the Audience" is a work that made Handke famous in one fell swoop when he was 24 years old. The whole play has no storyline and scenes of traditional dramas, no dramatic characters, events and dialogues. There are only four nameless speakers who "abuse" the audience almost hysterically on a stage without scenery and curtains, demonstrating the negation of traditional drama from beginning to end. "Casper" is as subversive of traditional theater as "Waiting for Godot" in that it shows how a man named Casper learns to speak. What Handke expresses is how people are tortured by language after they learn to speak, how people become slaves of language, and this "language" often only expresses traditional consciousness or the consciousness of rulers. Now, it is this language that has domesticated people themselves. Due to the limitations of the e-book format, the content of "Casper" cannot present a complete script style, so only two parts of "Self-Recrimination" and "Scolding the Audience" are online. I wish you a happy reading.

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Most of the translations and introductions of Brecht in domestic academic circles focus on his dramatic works. In fact, before becoming a dramatist, Brecht was a well-known drama theorist and Marxist literary theorist. His "defamiliarization effect" and "epic drama theory", as well as the integration of Marxism with drama and Chinese tradition The drama method that perfectly combines culture with Western drama has influenced the Western drama theory community and the Chinese modern drama theory community since the Republic of China to this day. This book collects Brecht's works on epic drama that have not been translated in China, allowing readers to understand how his non-Aristotelian theoretical system was established.

"The Regiment of Jacques" is a play based on the famous "Regiment of Jacques" peasant uprising in France in the 14th century. The story of the script takes place in Baoaxi. The feudal lord Gilbert da Plemont was so cruel and brutal that the peasants couldn't bear it. Inspired and led by a monk named John, they staged an uprising. They captured Da Plemont's castle, killed the feudal lord, and achieved victory every step of the way. Due to the deception of the feudal rulers and the internal and external attacks of the British rogue army, the uprising failed. Faced with the disaster of failure, the peasant soldiers who lacked consciousness complained that Brother John had led them to a desperate situation and finally killed him. The main purpose of the play is to reveal the people's fighting spirit against the tyranny of feudal lords, to show the inevitability and rationality of the exploited and oppressed people's resistance under feudal violence, and to express obvious sympathy for the people's revolutionary actions.

Paying attention to life and social reality in a critical way reveals absurdities and paradoxes that are different from Kafka's; using the ironclad spirit of intellectuals, he becomes the gadfly of society and the people. Classic plays by Thomas Bernhard, winner of the Lille Patzer Prize, the Austrian State Prize for Literature, the Büchner Prize, the Free Hanseatic City Bremen Prize, the Julius Camper Prize, the Anton Wildgans Prize, and the Franz Theodor Jockol Literary Prize. "The President": Bernhard's classic drama; a mockery of the madness of the world; behind the world is a solid and complex stage mechanism. "Heroesplatz": Bernhard's last play; a play that shocked the world and turned the whole of Austria into a stage. The Force of Habit: Bernhard's first comedy; Hannover Theater Prize, Best Play of the Year in Contemporary Theater; In a world without tolerance, every word is a mantra.

Works by Peter Handke, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature. This book contains Handke's three plays: "The Irrational Man Will Die", "The Moment of Strangeness" and "Planning the Eternity of Life". In "The Moment of Strangers", various characters take turns to appear on the stage. They meet each other in this center, hinder each other, form a group together, and then disintegrate it. In the author's allegorical and allegorical writing, this all-encompassing, strange, and ultimately dark world stage may be a microcosm of the real world that Handke felt. "Irrational People Will Die Eventually" depicts a picture of sentient beings whose minds have been distorted by capital and wealth. "Planning the Eternity of Life" is called "King's Play" by the author. The story takes place in an era "from the last war to the present and beyond" in an embattled enclave that is constantly threatened by war. It is a play with complex character relationships, multi-layered structure and an open ending.