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"Watermark: Essays on Venice" is Brodsky's most witty, elegant and charming portrait of Venice, the most beautiful city. It captures every aspect of the city, from its waterways, streets, and buildings to its politics and people, customs and even traditional cuisine, fully displaying the natural and humanistic charm of Venice. What's more important is that this city has become a part of Brodsky's life experience and is inseparable from his flesh and blood. "Watermark" is the most beautiful and classic of all the narratives about Venice in the 20th century. It is Brodsky's only prose work that has been published in a single book. It has also become the poet's most sold and translated literary work.

"Ada or Eros" is the pinnacle work of Vladimir Nabokov, the author of "Lolita" and the master of novels. It was written in Nabokov's later years. It is the longest of all his works and one of the novels that he attaches most importance to. It forms an incomparable trilogy with "Lolita" and "Dark Fire". The story takes place on a planet called "Counterland". In the summer of 1884, 14-year-old Van Veen visited his aunt's house in Aldis Manor and met his two cousins ​​for the first time - 12-year-old Ada and 8-year-old Lucette. Fan and Ada are attracted to each other, and thus begin a life-long affair shrouded in the family's confusing historical background. They also accidentally involve Lucette in their fiery wheel of destiny. Nabokov used his skillful novel techniques to build a complicated labyrinth of words, incorporating his experience of passion and philosophy about time to construct an endless life story.

Amber is in internal and external troubles. On one side is the ominous dark road that cuts through the various shadow worlds. The power from darkness follows this dark road to attack Amber, which they could never have touched before. On the other hand, the princes and princesses of Amber were suspicious of each other and formed small conspiracy groups. Some support their own troops, some are indifferent to all this, and some even turn to the dark power from the black road. Corwin struggled to support the predicament and tried to find out the truth of all this. In the midst of trouble, a unicorn appears. Amber's mythical beast guides Corwin, leading him to Amber's source. What is waiting for him there?

The moment you become an adult, you also understand Of Mice and Men. Nobel Prize-winning work, a true American national novel! The first of the top ten reading classics for American high school students. Bibliography of compulsory high school courses in European and American countries. "Guardian" 100 life classics. "One hundred of the best novels" (voted by librarians across the United States) "The most challenging books of the 21st century" (National Library Association) "British's 100 favorite novels" (British BBC) Recommended reading list for the TOEFL test. In the history of human literature, "Of Mice and Men" uses a short and concise fable to describe the beauty and cruelty of human existence in the world. It is a landmark classic in the history of Western literature in the 20th century! It has been published in more than 200 languages, triggering a fierce copyright battle in the history of American publishing. A friendship as golden as a mirage. Homeless workers George and Lennie are good friends who grew up together. Lennie, who has a mind like a child, keeps getting into trouble, and George has to take him on the run. The two have always dreamed of owning a piece of land of their own, where they could grow alfalfa and raise Lennie's beloved rabbits without ever being evicted. But when they finally stopped wandering, their dreams came to an end...

Don't despair, and don't despair because you don't feel hopeless. --Kafka Kafka started keeping diaries in 1910, and until 1923, this was also the most creative period in his life. Compared with his novels, he is more candid and free in his diary, allowing us to have a glimpse of his unique and rich inner world. This book collects Kafka's diaries written from 1910 to 1913. During this period, he recorded conflicts with his father, inner struggle between writing and work, interest in Jewish history, acquaintance with his lover Phyllis, etc. At the same time, it also allows us to see fragments of his inspiration, unfinished manuscripts, and his complete weakness and loneliness in his heart. This version is based on the German version compiled by Brod and is a classic translation by the famous German translator Ji Jianmei. The text is carefully annotated, the index title is listed in the table of contents, and the manuscripts and graffiti are included. Enter Kafka's real life in this authoritative reading.

"The Essays of Montaigne" concentrates on Montaigne's rich humanistic thoughts. It consists of three volumes. It is the world's first collection of essays and is known as one of the three major philosophical prose classics in modern Europe. In the following hundreds of years, it was translated into many languages ​​and became popular around the world. It has endured for a long time. "Montaigne's Essays" selects 50 world-renowned classic essays. It is rich in content and plentiful, and profoundly reveals various confusions and problems in life. It can be called a "philosophy book of life". Montaigne constantly self-analyzes and introspects in the article, answering our questions and solving difficulties. Every line of words projects a positive and intelligent attitude towards life, and also teaches us an art of life.

People in the world are bustling with people, and some thoughts are not expressed in words. In fact, they are not far away. They have become a stubborn disease, called fame and fortune. Life is said to be long or not, a cricket does not know the spring and autumn, so how can a human be nothing more than a mayfly? It is said to be short or not short, if it is stretched, it is like the threads of thousands of worries. Birth is a beautiful encounter. Even if happiness has not knocked on the door, why not walk out of the door of your heart, walk on the quiet path in the forest, listen to the whispers of birds, and receive the blessings of rain and dew. Just like Thoreau, an ancient American, his heart is clear and clear. Even if the world is full of turmoil, I have Walden and I can have peace and tranquility in the years. This book selects wonderful articles from Thoreau's classic works such as "Thoreau's Diary", "Walden Pond", "A Week on the River", "Hiking", "Maine Woods", "Walking on Cape Cod", "Early Spring in Massachusetts"), "Summer", "Winter", "Autumn", "Ship in the Wilderness", "Wild Fruit", "Faith in Seeds", "Rose of Heaven", etc. In a quiet world, read carefully and start a journey of meditation, wisdom and positive energy.

In the first half of the 1920s, Hemingway lived in Paris as a correspondent in Europe. "Paris Never Ends" records the author's life at that time. However, Hemingway only wrote about this period of time nearly forty years later. In other words, both the author and the readers are only tracing those past years in their memories, and for both the author and the readers, these memories have been out of focus and distorted through the lens of time. All memories about Paris blend into a common historical memory of Paris. In this semi-documentary and semi-fictional work, the customs of the Paris literary circle in the 1920s slowly unfolded. The figures who dominated the world's literary and artistic circles at that time were vividly sketched with a few strokes, and they were forever integrated with the city. "Translation Huacai" is a new book series launched by Shanghai Translation Publishing House. The theme is clear and published in volumes, with five types in each volume, with exquisite covers that match the theme style. It is designed by the new generation of outstanding designer Zhou Weiwei. In terms of content, we make full use of the powerful and widely recognized translation resources of Shanghai Translation Publishing House to extract famous works from them into a volume. The theme of the first volume is "Wandering", including Gide, Hemingway, Lawrence, Nagai Kafeng, Maugham The travel writings of five famous literary figures include Gide's "Abandoning Travel", Hemingway's "Paris Never Ends", Lawrence "The Wandering Stranger", Nagai Kafeng's "Whispers on the Lotus Wind" and Somerset Maugham's "On His Majesty's Representation".

"A Moon in Chang'an from Ancient Times" selects the reminiscence essays about his hometown Tokyo and his "second hometown" Beijing from "The Complete Works of Shintaro Okuno" to tell Mr. Okuno's nostalgia for the two places. When he wrote about Tokyo, he mainly described his childhood family life, his ignorance in adolescence, and his study experience in his youth. The memories about his wife, parents, grandmother, and grandfather expressed his deep affection for his family. He writes about China with a look of exploration, appreciation and longing. He walked through the grassy alleys of the ancient capital of Beijing, missing the fragrance of jasmine in Sioux City, and lamenting the glory and death of women such as Yang Yuhuan and Yu Xuanji in the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Tokyo and Beijing, ancient people and modern people, share the same moonlight. The author recalls the past, expresses himself, and feels the joys and sorrows of the world.

At midnight, Kitano Takeshi Radio broadcasts for a limited time. Welcome everyone to follow Takeshi Kitano into the rough, confusing and adult world full of beautiful bubbles. Here, we talk about thoughts and words and deeds, about gangsters, celebrities, prime ministers and ourselves, about ordinary greatness, about love and affair, about character and beauty. We also use indestructible logic, add one wonderful story that slaps modern people in the face one after another, and re-explore the ultimate pursuit of life! Regarding dreams, Takeshi Kitano said: The world always uses "dreams" to deceive young people. Regarding taste, Kitano Takeshi said: When poverty and vulgarity reach the extreme, taste will naturally improve. About work, Kitano Takeshi said: Don't engage in your favorite profession, first do the job that ranks second in your heart. Only when I am extremely obscene do I understand better what is a high-class way of survival. Please read this book, it is my Bible. -- Kitano Takeshi

In 1934, on a bright midsummer morning, Lori Lee left her hometown in England alone. At 19 years old, he is still very immature, but he firmly believes in good luck in the future. With a violin and a suitcase, he walked to see the sea, went to London to work hard, and sailed to Spain because of a phrase. A journey to the sea, a journey to the mountains, a romantic and surprising journey is also a journey of transformation in life. However, the smoke of the Spanish Civil War interrupted all this...

Chinese-English bilingual commemorative edition, a high-quality translation by translator Mr. Liang Yongan! This is a collection of essays. "From the Deep" is an epistolary essay written by Oscar Wilde, a British writer, poet, dramatist, and artist. In 1897, Oscar Wilde wrote this long letter to a friend. The letter concentrated on his views on literature, thoughts on life, and views on art. The whole book is full of literary talent, brilliance, and emotion. It can be called Wilde, a true portrayal of the innermost thoughts of this well-known great writer of the 19th century. When this work was written, Wilde was in his prime, in the prime of life, and had profound thinking. At the same time, this work is very frank and sincere. It can be said that in addition to its extremely high value in literature and art, "From the Deep" is also an important material for later generations of scholars to study Wilde's life.

In an idyllic hamlet, the community's only pond is polluted by garbage dumping. Lemuel Sears' paradise is facing the threat of modern civilization at the end of the 20th century. Cheever traces responses to the issue while describing the dilemmas of modern life: men struggling with their sexual orientation, housewives who have lost their children, women unable to cope with windfalls, dedicated donations only to be corrupted...

"Leave the World to Dusk and Me" is a selection from Thoreau's autobiographical essay collection "Walden". Complete collection of the classic chapters "Economy", "Where Do I Live; Why Do I Live" and "Hermitage". Thoreau stayed away from the hustle and bustle of the world. He wanted to find an authentic state of existence and a more poetic life in the tranquility of nature. "Walden" describes the author's deep thinking and self-reshaping process in a simple life. The writing style is quiet and tranquil, thought-provoking, and has a calming power.

This is often the case in the prime years of life: long periods of time give way to frivolity, full of ambition, and finally return to laziness. Some people are sad about the spring and sad about the autumn, and are lonely and alone. Some people are complaining about the world and sighing about the earth, and they cannot bear to be lost. In fact, life is between breaths, and on the edge of gains and losses, there are still a few people who can escape unscathed, like autumn leaves, quiet and beautiful, neither complicated nor chaotic. Now that you are alive, you might as well live your life like Whitman, neither as a silent stream of water nor as a turbulent river at the top of the storm, but as a proud bloomer, like a lotus blooming at first, with the scent of mud everywhere on the grass blades, and as gorgeous as a summer flower at its peak, unfailing. The book collects Whitman's works in various styles, including his spiritual diary of sketches of nature, his experiences and insights during his travels, impassioned speeches, documentary essays on his personal life, and his own literary attitude. The all-round and three-dimensional reproduction of the vivid and real Whitman leads readers step by step into Whitman's spiritual world, and recollect with him the splendor, hesitation and tranquility in life.

The article "April Fool's Day" collects many real or fictitious characters throughout the ages. Lamb clarifies his preferred attitude towards "fools" in the article. The essay "Child in Dreams: A Fantasy" tells the past events of my grandmother, brother and early lover through the form of dreams. The classic essay "A Single Man Describes the Words and Deeds of a Married Person" has vivid language, a solemn and humorous mood, and a narrative close to life. In "On Roast Pig", a friend of Lamb introduced him to a Chinese manuscript about the origin of roast suckling pig. The article uses elegant and beautiful language to describe the entire process of selecting materials, making and enjoying it, giving the vulgar thing of roast pig an aesthetic perspective.

In this book, the three protagonists who were "in the same boat" on the Thames River began a bicycle trip in Germany. The book still describes Bummel's journey in a humorous tone. Because of the interesting introduction to German customs and customs at that time, this book has been used as a teaching material in German schools all year round. This book was published in 1900, when bicycles were popular among London's middle classes. The book introduces the bicycle brand competition, advertising, and bicycle enthusiasts' enthusiasm for equipment at that time. It still resonates when I read it today.

This book is a collection of essays written by the Japanese calligrapher, ceramicist, cook and food writer Kitaoji Rashanto (1883-1959). It focuses on the articles he wrote over the years about food. Lushan people not only know how to eat and are good at cooking, but also have a high degree of aesthetic appreciation. His famous saying is:

"Pillow" was written around 1001 and was the first of Japanese essay literature. The book has a total of 305 paragraphs, divided into three major contents: clustering, diary and random thoughts. The clustering is influenced by Li Yishan's "Za Tu" of the Tang Dynasty, which lists things of different natures and categories in life, such as "mountains", "sea", "disappointing things", "elegant things", involving geographical features, vegetation, flowers and birds, inner emotions, life interests, etc., Which very richly reflects the author's delicate observation and aesthetic taste of Qing Shao Nayan. The diary records the author's life in the palace, which reflects her deep relationship with Empress Fujiwara Teiko, as well as fragments of her life in the palace. This part of the content reflects the classical style, and allows us to understand the living conditions and tastes of the royal family and nobles in Japan's Heian period. Random thoughts are random thoughts about nature and life, especially the author's bright and free attitude towards life.

Running is not only a traditional sport, but also a new expression of contemporary lifestyle and attitude. The author Yataro Matsuura, a Japanese uncle who understands life very well and has great taste, uses this book to tell you that if you keep running for nine years, you will not feel afraid no matter where you go. Under what circumstances should you decide to run, how to run correctly, how to persist and enjoy running... Through this book, you can feel that running is not just a simple exercise, but can also adjust the state of the brain. Through running you can find new values ​​in your lifestyle. The book also contains a record of a wonderful conversation he had with Mr. Takeji Nishimoto, the production director of "Shibuya Radio", about running, talking about the personal freedom that running brings. Yataro Matsuura said: "Through various preparations for running, you will discover many important things in life, and things that were originally unclear will become clear. As long as you work hard to build a strong body, you can continue to challenge new things no matter how old you are."

Thoreau was an American writer and philosopher. He created more than 20 first-class collections of prose throughout his life. His prose was concise, powerful, simple, natural, and rich in thought, making him unique among American prose in the 19th century. To this day, it is still loved by everyone. This book records Thoreau's three visits to the Maine Forest. He once called out to "live here forever, live here forever, and sleep here forever." These pleasant trips to Maine have also been turned into sincere and simple words, recorded in the book "Maine Forest", so that every reader can learn to appreciate nature, respect nature, and integrate with nature. This book incorporates the author's sincere emotions and expresses the author's love for nature.

"Ukiyo Bathhouse" is the pinnacle of Japanese comedy in the Edo period and is also the representative work of Shikitei Sanma. The book consists of two parts. The first part describes the scene in the men's section of the bathhouse, which lasts from early morning to afternoon, with a lively and noisy atmosphere. There are dozens of characters among the bathers, including the paralyzed Dou Qi, a 70-year-old reclusive old man, Kinbei with his child, a quack doctor who plays nonsense, a stranger who mistakes someone else's underwear for a towel, a drunkard, a blind man, and 19 small scenes. The second part describes the women's section of the bathhouse, which is equally lively. There are women of various identities in the bathhouse, including geishas, ​​maids, daughters, mothers, daughters-in-law, mothers-in-law, wet nurses, etc., With a wide age range, and a total of 16 small scenes. The characters of each of the men, women, and children who come to bathe are vivid and interesting through dialogue.

This book is a collection of two popular poetry collections "Crescent Moon Collection" and "Birds Collection" by the famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. "New Moon Collection" is a collection of children's poems. The language is ethereal and beautiful, and the forms are scattered and the spirit is concentrated, giving people an infinite sense of beauty. "The Birds" is a collection of English aphorisms rich in philosophy. Its distinctive features are the depth of wisdom and the brevity of its length. In this collection of thoughtful prose poems, day and night, fallen leaves and flowing fireflies, freedom and betrayal are all transformed into beautiful little poems under Tagore's pen. They are full of fresh breath, like the world washed by heavy rain, clear and thought-provoking.

The gentle Murakami made sharp criticism for the first time! Do you think you can see everything about the Olympics just by watching TV? "Sports are cruel things. To fight against this cruel sport, we can only treat sports cruelly. If you get beaten, fight back immediately!" Because of his passion for running marathons, in 2000, Haruki Murakami was invited by "Number" magazine to go to Sydney to cover the Olympic Games. Taking the Sydney Olympics as the starting point, this book candidly expresses Murakami's reflections on the Olympics and competitive sports, and humorously writes about Australian humanities and interesting observations about koalas and wombats.

From a personal perspective, science writer Keigo Higashino expresses many views on life, the future and creation in this book. What impact have advances in telephones, cameras, and transportation had on speculative fiction? How did Keigo Higashino change his creative methods with the development of the times? What interesting behind-the-scenes stories are there in his novels? Why is mathematics the uncrowned king among disciplines? Why is blood type unreliable? What kind of prediction did he make about the Beijing Olympics?

This collection of essays is a selection of carefully translated articles from "The Complete Essays of Montaigne", most of which deal with important issues that trouble life. Through these articles, we can roughly understand the valuable characteristics of life that Montaigne paid attention to. For example, in "To discuss philosophy is to study death", Montaigne talked about his own philosophy of life and understanding of death; in "On Books", he commented on the books he had read and introduced his reading methods; in "On Three Kinds of Intercourse", he described the study in which he wrote and discussed how to read and think...

In 1844, Dickens took a break from the hard work of novel writing and took his family to France and Italy for a vacation. He originally planned to take a few months' rest, but actually stayed in Italy for nearly a year. They visited some of Italy's most famous sites: Genoa, Rome, Naples (where Mount Vesuvius was still smoldering), Florence and Venice. In his travel notes, Dickens described a country of great contrast: the majestic architecture and the decay of the city, and the daily life of contemporary people next to ancient ruins. What interested him most was the colorful street life in Italy, especially the costumes, cross-dressing and vitality of the Roman Carnival.

A classic of love that penetrates the human heart, a literary masterpiece that perfectly interprets love! J. K. Rowling's favorite writer - the most popular of the prose works of the famous British litterateur C. S. Lewis. Love is the eternal theme of mankind, and it is the only way for you and me to understand, tolerate and help each other. In this book, C. S. Lewis uses his rich life experience, wise insight and thick and beautiful writing power to deeply analyze the various virtues and shortcomings of love, broaden our horizons, comprehensively explore love, and reveal the true meaning of love.

John Burroughs combines his rich knowledge of birds with beautiful descriptions of nature, and transforms the love and goodness between man and nature into poetry and philosophy into this book. It is a rare masterpiece of nature in the world of literature. Adopting famous classic translations, the translation is accurate, smooth, beautiful and moving. The cover is specially drawn by Youya, a famous design teacher who has won the "Most Beautiful Book" design award many times.

"I Can't Get Out of My Dark Night" is a diary of a visit during an illness and a meditation on aging, death and the relationship between mother and daughter. It chronicles Anne Ernault's ultimately futile attempts to help her mother recover from Alzheimer's disease, and the guilt, fear, frustration and reconciliation she felt during the caregiving process. "I can't get out of my dark night" were the last words written by the author's mother. In the moment when there was only "dark night", Ernault did not leave his mother with dementia and insisted on writing in pain. This book is the story of the author and his own mother, as well as the story of all daughters and mothers, as well as the story of people who are aging and dying.

As a travelogue, "On the Chinese Screen" records what Maugham saw, heard, thought and felt when he traveled to China around 1920, as well as the life scenes of some foreigners in China at that time. This book is accumulated from original writing materials. It is Maugham's fragmentary "sketches" of China in the 1920s. It presents China a hundred years ago in the eyes of the British writer, just like returning to the historical scene through a mirror. At the same time, the book includes precious photos taken by the American social economist and photographer Gamble when he lived in China. Combining pictures and texts, you can experience the Chinese customs in the eyes of foreigners a hundred years ago.

Karl Ove Knausgaard, a master of contemporary literature and a genius of observation and introspection, has created a collection of tetralogy based on the four seasons.

The articles in this book are selected from 12 representative works of the famous French historian Jules Michelet in the 19th century - "Birds", "Insects", "Sea", "Mountains", "Winter in Italy", "History of Rome", "History of France", "The People", "Our Son", "The Witch" and "My Boyhood". The content can be divided into two parts: natural prose and historical prose. The author's interest in life and profound knowledge are reflected in the lines.

"Portrait of a Heretic" is a collection of essays by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa focusing on famous "abnormal" figures in the history of Western culture, including the "mad king" Ludwig II who built Neuschwanstein Castle, the "magician" Gurdjieff who embodies the mysticism of the 20th century, and the prototype of Baron Charles Mendel in "In Search of Lost Time" The Duke of Squiu-Fouissesac, the hermit Beckford, the author of the strange book "Watek", the former partner of Joan of Arc and the serial murderer Gilles de Rey, the fanatical revolutionary Saint-Just who advocated the execution of Louis XVI during the French Revolution, and the dissolute and young Roman Emperor Heliogabalus, etc. The author Shibusawa Tatsuhiko tried to clear up the fog of history, inquire into the cause and effect of the formation of these twisted personalities, and write about the loneliness and destruction of these heretics who were out of step with the times.

This is the first collection of nature essays published by John Burroughs. As W. D. Howells, editor-in-chief of "The Atlantic Monthly" at that time, said: "This is a book about birds written by a person who is familiar with and loves birds - it is not a dry list of bird categories, but vivid birds that are displayed in front of us. The picture. The twilight in the forest and the fresh and peaceful atmosphere make the readers of this book unable to extricate themselves. Reading it gives them a feeling of summer vacation. "For people living in a highly modern metropolis, reading this book is tantamount to a spiritual journey in nature."

"The Envoy" tells the story of the protagonist Strether being sent from the United States as an "envoy" by Mrs. Newsome to Europe to bring her son Chad Newsome back to inherit the family business. The mother believed that her son was trapped by a bad woman, but Strether discovered that this was not the case after coming into contact with this "bad woman" named Madame Vionnet. The novel takes this as its main line and has many twists and turns in the plot. The "Envoy's" travels in Europe made him rethink everything, and ultimately persuaded Chad to stay in Europe. Does Chad eventually return to the United States? How will the relationship with Madame Vionnet develop?

The famous Russian writer M. M. Prishvin (1873-1954) was a "poet and philosopher" who sang about nature. The nature he writes is vibrant, colorful, full of fun, and full of refreshing poetry and philosophy. His lyrical works are clear and smooth, with meaningful artistic conception, and contain a kind of musical rhythm, which makes people put it down after reading. The five anthologies include his philosophical lyrical prose and short stories, and this volume is the third. Prish's prose is characterized by language rich in folk literature. It describes the natural and cultural landscapes of the region in detail and vividly. It describes the simple life and customs of farmers, fishermen, hunters, women and children who have not been impacted by modern civilization. It also explores secrets and pursues the unique regional culture that is a collection of local culture and splinter sect traditions. It incorporates dignified and calm thinking that has been delayed from the depths of history. "Water Drops in the Forest" is one of the peaks of Prishwen's creative achievements. It brings us into a forest kingdom, vividly and vividly showing the beauty and richness of this kingdom. The text is clear and smooth, the artistic conception is meaningful, and it contains a kind of musical rhythm. It makes people put it down after reading it. "Water Drops in the Forest" is a condensed philosophy about nature and creation. Prishvin has a keen eye that is good at capturing the interest of nature. In his writing, nature is so vibrant, colorful, full of fun, full of refreshing poetry and philosophy, and sometimes a bit of humor.

In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the British naval ship HMS Beagle as "captain's companion" and began a five-year scientific expedition. This voyage is known as one of the most important voyages in human history. It was during this process that Darwin's "biological evolution" thought was born. In five years, Darwin crossed the Atlantic four times, visited the South American continent and surrounding islands, went deep into the South Pacific, and went to the Indian Ocean. He made detailed observations and records of various organisms, geological phenomena, folk customs, and local political systems along the way, and brought back a large number of precious specimens. During this voyage, Darwin began to think about the distribution and evolution of species, and the prototype of the theory of evolution was vaguely discernible. In a sense, "The Voyage of the Beagle" can be regarded as the preparation and foundation for "The Origin of Species", no wonder Darwin called it his "first academic child". During the voyage, Darwin fully revealed his profound philosophical thinking and profound literary skills. This makes "The Voyage of the Beagle" not only scientific but also literary, making it fascinating to read.

The whole book begins with spring, goes through summer, autumn, and winter, and ends with spring, completing a cycle of life. The end is also the starting point, and life is revived. Where the article analyzes life and criticizes customs, the language is astonishing, the words are sparkling, the insights are unique, and thought-provoking; where the scenery is described, the language is beautiful and detailed, such as the clear and transparent lake water and the dense and green mountains and forests. This is a fresh, healthy, and uplifting book with very moving descriptions of spring and dawn. Here you can find the pure air provided by nature, the gurgling streams, and the singing of birds, without the environmental pollution caused by industrial society. By reading this book, you will not only feel the purity of your soul and the sublimation of your spirit, but you will also learn about flora and fauna, extensive knowledge of humanities, geography, and history, and experience the inspiring thoughts that flow through the clouds. Taste the philosophy of life, increase the wisdom of life, and feel the beauty of nature and life.

This is a collection of essays written around football. The author was born in Latin America, where football is popular, and is a senior football fan. In the book, he recalled the beautiful history of football, the wonderful games and star teams of the past, and also described the classic goal scenes in football history like countless treasures, which shocked people by the magic of football. The author insists that football, as a sport, should have entertainment qualities, and he opposes the professionalization and commercialization of football. In his view, "the history of football is a sad journey from beauty to responsibility."

This book contains twelve classic works by Torahiko Terada, one flower and one speechless. Most of them are based on the author's real experiences when he was a boy, and are full of human touch. These works reflect the keen perspective of scientists and the elegance of poetry of writers. They contain the mystery and philosophy of life and the universe. They are beautiful, fresh, meaningful and moving. Each article is short, clear and interspersed with a large number of beautiful pictures. Although these works were written over a hundred years ago, they remain timeless.

The memoirs of the famous British biologist and animal behaviorist Jane Goodall. In this vivid and thought-provoking book, she reviews in detail her extraordinary life experience and even her long personal spiritual journey. Her experience of life is as profound as her observations of chimpanzees at Gombe Game Reserve in Tanzania. Jane Goodall has been curious about various life forms in the world since she was a toddler. As she grew up, she was influenced and spurred by "Tarzan" and "The Jungle Book". Later, she worked for the famous paleontologist and anthropologist Dr. Louis Leakey, making important scientific breakthroughs in Gombe and becoming one of the most influential contributors to our intellectual world. In this book, she not only narrates in detail the story of the Gombe chimpanzees that were introduced to the world 40 years ago, but also talks candidly about her own life and the love and support she received from her mother, son, and late husband, her friends, and many strangers. Dr. Jane Goodall loves nature, and has witnessed the dangers, injustice, materialism, and genocide caused by human destruction of the environment... She put forward her unique insights into these dangers and highly praised the people who strive for the rebirth of the earth. This is reason for hope.

"Stop Obsessed with Optimizing Life" If you are tired of still doing everything to your best and following a bunch of organizing magic and fasting methods in such an era, then don't miss this book that can inspire you to live a hedonistic life. "Rest is Not Shameful" Taking a break is like an insignificant gap, a gap in planned daily life, like a whim, sometimes unbearable. After all, it's what happens before and after that matters, isn't it? Rest itself is unworthy of our lack of attention and love. In fact, it is a real bag of surprises, a treasure trove full of meanings and connotations that give meaning to our existence. "What Happens When You Get Old" is a witty TO DO list, full of "good ideas" that make people laugh, for mature readers who are always optimistic or young readers who are full of curiosity. This book will tell you straightforwardly that life after the age of fifty is full of expectations. Andrea Gerk invites us to explore the many beautiful little things in life that can only be appreciated when we are mature enough: inviting all your exes over for dinner, discussing your illness endlessly, reciting a poem every day, letting young people explain the world to you, and even giving yourself an award for your life's work.

World literature is an incomparably rich treasure house. It is so rich that we often feel like we don't know where to start reading. Hesse's book was written as an introduction to reading world masterpieces. Hesse is an excellent writer, possessing a writer's inherent and deeply human wisdom. He is also a good reader and a well-read person. It is most appropriate for him to write such a book. He writes books and loves books, so he knows the charm of books best. He does not act as a scholar, but uses his free writing style and trustworthy knowledge to express his views on world famous books. In this book, readers can taste the entire style of world literature and at the same time develop a key to unlock world literature.

"Wuthering Heights" is a classic novel in the history of British literature. It mainly tells the love story between the two heroines Catherine and Heathcliff who sacrifice their lives. The author uses prose poems to describe the story, uses landscape paintings as the background, and uses fantasy dreams to exaggerate the love between the two, making this novel highly artistic.

"Oshu Trail: Japanese-Chinese Comparison (Bilingual Translation)" is a travelogue written by Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), a famous Japanese haiku poet and known as the haiku sage in Japan. It is not only known as the highest level of travel writing among Japanese classical literature, but also the pinnacle of Matsuo Basho's literature. On May 16, 1889 (March 27 in the old calendar), the 46-year-old Matsuo Basho and his disciple Kawai Soryo set out from the Tea Tea Hermitage in Fukagawa, Edo (now Tokyo), to travel to the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions of Japan, which lasted about 150 days. "Oshu Trail" is a travel diary of this journey. Matsuo Basho recorded what he saw and heard during the journey with delicate writing and real feelings, and created a large number of famous haiku.

The sound of the river is mighty, the bells are ringing again... Romain Rolland has composed a majestic epic full of passion and vitality with the vast chapters of the ocean. "John Christophe" uses the life course of the protagonist Christophe to describe how a resolute soul defeats his inner enemies and moves from childishness to maturity; it also describes how a talented musician resists the hypocritical society and resists morbid art. It is not only an epic of Christophe's personal spirit, but also a musical epic, a portrayal of the spiritual journey of thousands of people, and an immortal classic that has inspired generations of people at home and abroad. As Romain Rolland himself said, it is the "spiritual testament" of an era.

Tokutomi Ashika's prose is a model for describing nature and life, and has become a good teaching material for Japan's aesthetic education for its citizens. In Lu Hua's works, the natural world on which human beings live is always vibrant and full of vitality. The colorful Fuji dawn, the vast expanse of Sagami Beach, the strange and changeable flying clouds of Fragrant Mountain, the misty and confusing Hanazuki autumn evening... These natural scenes, once touched by the author's wonderful pen, are all full of interest and fascinating.