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Since the publication of the book "The Travels of Marco Polo", the controversy about him has not stopped for 700 years. There have been constant doubts: Did he ever visit China? Is "Travel Notes" a forgery? There may be an answer here.

This book selects 10 novels by the famous American writer Jack London, including "Love of Life", "Call of the Wild", "Northern Odyssey", etc. Among them, "Love of Life" tells the story of how a lonely gold digger trudged hard in the wilderness and won by fighting against hunger, cold, injury, wolves, etc. With his strong will to life. It vividly, realistically and almost cruelly demonstrated the two great qualities of bravery and perseverance in human nature. "The Call of the Wild" tells the story of how a dog named Buck was forced to leave the warm and comfortable countryside, went through many hardships, and became the leader of the forest wolves. It has been adapted into movies many times and put on the screen, and is deeply loved by readers all over the world.

Osborne and Ashid are a pair of young lovers who live in a river valley at both ends of a huge torrent. They are blocked by the torrent and cannot hold hands. When the red-faced people of the Western Valley invaded, Asheed disappeared. The heartbroken Osborne took his magical sword "The Sword of Death" and joined Sir Godric of Changlin's camp. He spent five years participating in the war and became a red-coated warrior with both wisdom and bravery who frightened his enemies. He helped depose the tyrannical king and the alliance of wealthy merchants who ruled the bayou city. After all kinds of hardships, he found Eshid, who had escaped with his adoptive mother. This woman was proficient in witchcraft and took her through mountains and rivers to overcome difficulties. After that, they returned to Osborne's hometown of Wetmore together, and the old woman told the whole story to everyone, and finally had a happy ending.

The author of "Perfume" Juskind returns to innocence, writes about the sadness of ordinary life and the helplessness of saying goodbye to childhood, subverting the perception of serious literature; it is accompanied by classic illustrations by Sambé, the royal painter of "The New Yorker" and a French national treasure illustrator. "I" is an ordinary little boy who goes to school, climbs trees, rides bicycles, fantasizes about his hazy first love, is afraid of the strict piano teacher, and often feels that he can fly. "My" neighbor Mr. Xia is a "weird", silently leaning on a cane, carrying an empty bag, and running around without any destination. There were only a few contacts between us, but this sensitive, irritable, hurried figure who always seemed to be enduring pain formed a dark background in my childhood. One day, he walked to the center of the lake under the gaze of "I" and said goodbye to the world that had always frightened him, and I also said goodbye to my innocent childhood.

The winning work of the Kiyama Teppei Literary Award, the changes of the four seasons, the heart of mourning for things, and the adverse journey of life, are really based on the gentle handover with life. This is a private novel with beautiful language and full of Japanese sentiment. German illustrator Kunt Buchz has created dozens of exquisite illustrations. "I", who was nearly middle-aged, was originally an editor of a publishing house. After witnessing the deaths of poets who were my old friends, I realized that I needed to concentrate on my creation. I quit my job, lived in a side room of a quiet old house with my wife, and began a leisurely creative career. "I" and my wife have no children. When we moved in, the landlady made it clear that "pets are not allowed," so we had no worries. But one day the little boy next door picked up a kitten. From then on, the kitten "Xiao Xiao" often came to my house to visit us, and we gradually became familiar with him. There is a tender feeling of dependence and care between humans and small animals. Unexpectedly, one day the kitten was accidentally run over and killed by a car. After that, the old landlord and his wife fell ill one after another, the old man passed away, and the old lady moved into a senior citizen apartment. The old house gradually withered, and we finally moved out of the old house. Among the family of stray cats in front of the new apartment, one of them unexpectedly resembled Xiaoxiao...

Yelena Besoltseva's classmates gave her the nickname "Ugly" because she was childish, weird and different. Although her cold and cruel classmates gave her such a label, her hot and loving heart, sensitive and noble nature, and extremely brave and honest nature were hidden under the label. In our world, there are countless "uglies", big and small, living in them, but not all "uglies" can fight against unfair things and win. The novel "The Ugly" tells us that when we face all kinds of unfairness, we must learn to hide love in our hearts, never give in, and be loyal to ourselves no matter what difficulties we encounter, and we must not lose courage because of this.

Harriet goes to a new school. Changing schools was always hard for her, but this time it was even worse because the company fired her dad and put her mom in jail. For years, companies have used schools to make sure everyone does what it says. But there's something different about Harriet's new school, and if she can figure out the code, she might be able to learn how to fight back!

Raghav has to fight the inner demons that torment him, the shadows from his childhood. Although he got rid of them as a child, they returned to his adult life. The past encounters are intertwined with the current situation in Atav and Reshma. While he is able to find a solution to the problem at hand, he must grapple with his past and bring it to a satisfactory resolution. Raghav comes to live with Adarv and Reshma. Will this help him deal with the ghosts of his past?

"The Idiot" is one of the important works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the great Russian writer of the 19th century. The novel describes Nastasya, a beautiful woman from a noble family in the 1860s who has been ravaged by the landowner Totsky for many years. Later, Totsky was willing to pay a large sum of money to marry her to the despicable Ganya. At the heroine's birthday party, the young Duke Myshkin, who was regarded as an idiot by people, suddenly appeared and was willing to marry Nastasya unconditionally, which moved her deeply. On the day of her upcoming wedding to the Duke, although Nastasya loved the Duke deeply, she ran away with the playboy Rogozhin and was eventually killed by Rogozhin. Dostoevsky was good at psychological analysis, especially revealing inner divisions. His shocking descriptions of human physical and mental suffering are unmatched by other writers. His novels are highly dramatic and the plot develops quickly. The ensuing catastrophic events are often accompanied by complex and intense psychological struggles and painful spiritual crises.

"Romeo and Juliet" is one of William Shakespeare's famous plays. The story tells that the Montagu and Capulet families are two famous families in Verona, and they have developed a deep hatred for each other due to their long-standing grudges. Montague's son, young Romeo, wore a mask to attend the Capulet's masquerade party and met Capulet's only daughter Juliet. Without knowing each other's identities, Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. The two later learned each other's identity and went through various twists and turns. In order to be together, Juliet first took fake poison and woke up to find that Romeo had committed suicide and also committed suicide beside Romeo.

"The Merchant of Venice" is Shakespeare's important early work and a highly satirical comedy. Created around 1596-1597. The theme of the script is to praise benevolence, friendship and love. It also reflects the contradiction between the commercial bourgeoisie and the loan sharks in the early stage of capitalism, and expresses the author's humanistic thoughts on issues such as money, law and religion in bourgeois society. An important literary achievement of this play is to create the typical image of Shylock, a profit-seeking, ruthless loan shark.

"Lady Rossi's Daughter" is set in England more than a hundred years ago. A maid who suddenly appeared in the British aristocratic society attracted the attention of many people. Who is she, where did she come from, and whose daughter she is? The novel begins with suspense and tells the story of a young girl's various encounters in the British upper class as well as her love and family stories. Since the story takes place in the British upper class, the novel shows the life of the aristocracy, with detailed descriptions of both the view on marriage and the emotional world. The novel is also a genre picture of British society. "Mrs. Rossi's Daughter" was an American bestseller in 1903. In 1905, the novel was adapted into a drama.

The young sailor Edmund is about to reach the peak of his life, but he is accidentally arrested and imprisoned at the engagement party. Edmund, who was thrown into the dungeon, miraculously met the "legendary" - Elder Faria. After fourteen years of waiting, Edmund successfully escaped from prison and found the super treasure hidden on the Island of Monte Cristo! The new Edmond, who possesses endless wealth, strong will and extensive knowledge, takes the alias "Count of Monte Cristo". He comes to Paris and embarks on a journey of revenge...

"Where Are You Going" places an affectionate man and woman against the background of the Roman Empire's brutal suppression of Christians. It uses the novel's writing style to portray Paul, Peter, Emperor Nero and many other historical figures in detail, and uses historical writing to vividly show the historical truth of the bloody suppression of Christianity by secular forces during its rise. The fire of Rome and the martyrdom of the apostles not only pushed the novel to a climax, but also profoundly revealed the historical code of the decline of the Roman Empire...

This book tells the story of the Franklin ship that disappeared after setting off. Mrs. Branniken suffered a mental disorder after the accident. After being treated, she regained consciousness and began to search for the sunken ship and Captain Branniken in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Mrs. Branniken arrived in Sydney, Australia, and learned that Captain Branniken was detained by the indigenous people. She organized a rescue, was plotted on the way, encountered many dangers, and finally found her biological son, rescued her husband, and reunited her family.

"The Help" is a novel written by American writer Katherine Stockett. It was ranked No. 1 Among the most popular books on Amazon. Com in the United States. The movie of the same name has a Douban score of 8.8. The story takes place in the southern United States in 1962. At that time and place, white men were supreme, women were beautiful decorations in the family, and people of color could only be servants in white families. In such a social environment, two black maids and a young lady who had just graduated from college bravely embarked on the road to change their destiny. The movie of the same name stars Emma Stone, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for "La La Land."

Ngugi is the most important contemporary African writer and one of the most popular writers for the Nobel Prize in Literature in recent years. In 2014, he ranked second among the most popular writers for the Nobel Prize. "Don't Cry, My Child" is his debut novel. The background is Kenya, Africa in the 1950s. The protagonists are two brothers. It tells a sad and powerful story.

This book selects the most representative short stories and short stories such as "Ball of Suet" by Maupassant, the master of French novels. Maupassant was good at cutting out typical fragments from ordinary and trivial things, and summarizing the reality of life with small insights. His novels have unique conceptions, ups and downs of plots, vivid and detailed descriptions, and lifelike characters, which make people have endless aftertaste after reading them. This book is a new translation, which is more suitable for contemporary readers than the language of the old translation.

This book contains Strindberg's famous novels and plays. The novel "The Red Room" tells the story of the survival dilemma of young intellectuals in Sweden in the 19th century. "Miss Julie" is a famous play in the history of modern drama, which reflects the writer's opposition to the women's movement. "Drama of a Dream" is the most expressionistic drama work. It not only prominently reflects the writer's superb drama creation skills, but also comprehensively demonstrates the unique charm of expressionist drama. The 1907 "Ghost Sonata" brought nightmares and ghosts to the stage. This drama is known as the source of Expressionist literature.

"The Devil on the Cross" is a novel published in 1982 by the famous Kenyan writer Ngugi. Ngugi is one of the most well-known writers in Africa and the world's literary world, and one of the most popular candidates for the Nobel Prize in Literature in recent years. The background of "The Devil on the Cross" is Kenya before and after independence. The story takes place in Nairobi, a prosperous city in Kenya. It describes the different experiences of four people during the colonial period and the early days of independence. The novel occasionally inserts some beautiful folklore and vivid proverbs to make the story more lively and colorful.

The sequel to the global bestseller "The Handmaid's Tale" and winner of the Booker Prize for the second time by "Queen of Canadian Literature" Margaret Atwood, it features new characters from different perspectives and reveals the secret behind Gilead for the first time. ["Dear readers: You have asked me many times about the very details of Gilead's inner workings. These questions have become the source of inspiration for this book. Another source of inspiration is the world we live in." - Margaret Atwood] Fifteen years after the ending of "The Handmaid's Tale", the rule of Gilead is showing signs of decay from within. At a critical moment when great changes are coming, the destinies of three women with different identities and backgrounds begin to intersect, leading to subversive consequences. They witnessed the changes in history from their own perspectives. Three different narrative voices constructed a larger and more open time and space, revealing for the first time the secret behind the fall of Gilead. The past and the future gradually overlap in the narrative, and the truth is presented to readers in a stunning way.

The global best-seller, the new version of "The Handmaid's Tale" and its sequel "The Testimony" are released simultaneously; the American TV series of the same name has won five Emmy Awards and has been a hit for three seasons. The sequel is about to be adapted into a TV series, continuing the "Handmaid's Tale" TV series' ratings success. How far away are we from a world where women are reduced to "reproductive machines"? The author has long predicted: There are many ways we can lead to self-destruction. Margaret Atwood, the "Queen of Canadian Literature", is a cautionary fable that has sparked heated discussions at home and abroad. "The Handmaid's Tale" has concise language and meaningful meaning, creating a mood of chaos, despair and gloom, while this sequel "Testimony" is like a slowly lit beacon. This set contains all 2 volumes of The Handmaid's Series "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Testimony".

When World War II broke out, Charles's army was stationed in a vast snowfield. When the snow melted, he discovered that this was the place where the story took place more than 20 years ago - Brideshead Manor. It was a day in June when Charles followed Sebastian, an aristocratic boy he met in Oxford, to Brideshead Manor for the first time and walked into this Catholic family. His mother, Lady Marchmain, was in charge of the manor, while his father, Lord Marchmain, left his family and his mistress behind to live in Venice after the First World War. The father's deviant behavior brought shame to the entire family, and the children grew up in a distorted environment. Sebastian became addicted to alcohol, broke up with his family, and even disappeared from home like his father. Sister Julia married a snobbish politician despite her mother's objections, and her marriage was unfortunate. When Mrs. Marchmain was critically ill, she begged Charles to find her runaway son. However, Charles, who was already married, met Julia and fell in love... When Charles stepped into Brideshead Manor again, the former magnificence no longer existed, and the pastoral life was gone, leaving only infinite memories.

Scientist Rachel suddenly passed away, leaving behind a robot i-Rachel that looked exactly like her. Its body was equipped with Rachel's memories of her lifetime, as well as intelligent programs that can learn and evolve on their own. Rachel's only last wish is for i-Rachel to live at home and take care of her husband Aiden and daughter Chloe on her behalf. Aiden and Chloe were very resistant to this last wish at first, but Rachel had already installed a gentle solution in i-Rachel's built-in program. While getting along with Aiden and his daughter, i-Rachel learned to interact with people and gradually gained her own consciousness. But at this moment, another parting comes... I-What choice will Rachel make?

"Contemporary Heroes" consists of five relatively independent but mutually echoing short and medium-length stories: "Bella", "Maxim Maximich", "Taman", "Princess Merry" and "The Fatalist". It is the culmination of Lermontov's literary creation and pioneered Russian social psychological novels. The novel outlines a group portrait of the elite of an era through the experience of the protagonist Bi Qiaolin, reflecting the writer's thinking on the philosophical proposition of "individual existence" that is closest to the present and most oriented to eternity. It is an epoch-making work with exquisite artistic structure and profound ideological connotation. Guided by Professor Zhang Jianhua. Zhang Jianhua: Professor of the History Department of Beijing Normal University. His main research fields are Russian (Soviet Union) ideological and cultural history, Russian (Soviet Union) diplomatic history, Sino-Russian relations history, Russian Sinology history, and modern and contemporary world history.

"I don't want to be entangled with others, especially I don't want to listen to others' orders; what I want is freedom, to do whatever I want..." This is a kind of strange and wild beauty, this is a face that will surprise you when you first see it, but you will never forget it. Her eyes, in particular, had an expression both sensual and fierce that I had never seen in anyone else's eyes since. --"Carmen" Mérimée's novel creations are few but precise, short and beautiful. The achievements of his short stories alone are enough to occupy a place among the world's short story writers. "Matteo Falcone", "Etruscan Vase", "Venus of Il", "Colomba" and "Carmen" translated in this book are undoubtedly the most wonderful and representative ones.

Stephen King's best collection of short stories, 2 volumes in total. They are "Vigil" and "The Impermanence of Things" respectively. "Vigil": Listen to me; friend. Never go to the town of Jerusalem; never mind how quaint the church spires are and how quiet the streets are. And don't walk into the endless cornfields; there are a group of children hiding there; they worship the God who walks in the cornfields. And don't clean out an unused basement just to make a buck; there may be a basement beneath it. Don't go for a walk in the strawberry spring; don't approach the parking lot next to the highway; don't envy the boy whose eyes are illuminated by love; don't fall in love with the person who understands all your needs; don't expect someone to catch you when you fall off the ladder... And don't talk to me in a wheelchair; I am just a door; those eyes hidden under my bandages are about to wake up. "The Impermanence of Things": The mysterious event of death can only be understood by those with full imagination. The man with flames in his eyes told the boy fishing by the stream: Your mother just died. The taciturn young man regularly poured change into the sewer outside the house. The dull desperado is good at tying flies with cotton string, just like a man on the prairie tying a horse. A man saves his wife who wants to divorce him from a machete wielded by a madman, but the wife wants him dead. The husband gave his wife a cute kitten, but she eventually ran away from home because she hated the cat and was never heard from again. A poor college student who was eager to visit his sick mother accidentally took a ride in a car driven by a dead man. He tried his best to pretend not to see the smoke rings seeping out from between the sutures on the driver's neck. The successful man lay straight on the autopsy table, unable to tell the two doctors who were flirting while working: He was still alive. The tired salesman took stock of his memories in his motel room, considering the appropriate way to say goodbye. The streets were bustling with people, and no one knew that there were people behind the brick walls fighting for their lives in the dark. How many people have slept in that hotel bed before you? How many people have taken out their Bible from their bedside drawer, read a few passages, and then hung themselves in the closet next to the TV? Well, anyway, let's check in first. This is your key.

This set contains 3 volumes, namely "Silent Scream", "Psychological Games" and "Life Auction". "Silent Scream": Five black figures surround a simple tomb, taking turns filling the soil with a shovel. An old orphanage was abandoned after a fire. A few years later, the government approved an archaeological excavation of the orphanage site. The application took two years and faced numerous obstacles. The day after the news was announced, the respected former deputy director of the orphanage drowned in a bathroom. Not long after, the former head chef of the orphanage had his throat cut after drinking. Later, the unknown girl's skeleton was dug up in the backyard of the orphanage. Apparently, someone has always wanted to prevent this land from being excavated. Now, he seems determined to eliminate anyone who knows. Murder is spreading. Detective Kim Stone and her team race against time but are always one step behind, and in just a few weeks, five former employees of the orphanage are either dead or seriously injured. The investigation came to a dead end... "Mind Games": A rapist who was released from prison was stabbed to death in a dark alley by a weak girl. A taciturn ex-boxer suddenly murders his ex-wife and then jumps from a building. The gentle mother repeatedly tried to murder her newborn son. It's as if an invisible hand is guiding you: kill that person and you can return to the light. These poor people seemed to have joined a perverted game without even realizing it. Detective Kim Stone vaguely realized that not only these recent murderers, but also herself, had been pulled into this game. Someone seemed to understand the deepest secret in her heart, like a bloodthirsty person seeing the wound. This person knew her every weakness and anticipated her every move. With her keen intuition, she zeroed in on a suspect. Due to the lack of evidence, even her boss and old partner, who had always trusted her, could not express support. She had to go it alone, moving faster and sharper, to end the game. This time, she was not only trying to save others, but also saving herself. "Life Auction": In order to get your daughter back, are you willing to go bankrupt and send another equally lovely little girl to death? Nine-year-old Charlie disappears with Amy. The kidnappers sent text messages asking the parents to put money in exchange, and the couple with the higher bid could see their daughter again, while the losing couple could not. The two mothers, who were close friends, let go of each other's hands and settled the family property with their husbands behind closed doors. Witnesses who could provide clues died one after another. Parents may contact the kidnappers at any time to bid privately. Reporters who heard the news followed him closely. The plan to block the news was in vain. As Detective Stone and her team become involved, the kidnappers' tactics change. The private bidding turned into mutual disclosure at some point. The girls have not yet been recovered, and the two families are facing the crisis of disintegration. At the same time, someone within the police force seems to have revealed information to the kidnappers...

This set contains a total of 19 volumes of Mark Levy's best-selling works, including "The Shadow Stealer", "The Distance Between Us", "The Last Stanfield", "Seven Days of Eternity", "Meet You Again", "The Hanging Horizon", "If It Happened Again" and "Where Are You?" "Between Us" "If This Is True" "Her and Him" ​​"In Another Life" "The Best Spring in Life" "Another Meaning of Happiness" "Things We Haven't Talked About" "First Night" "First Day" "Emotion Stronger than Fear". "The Shadow Stealer", Claire whose last name is unknown. This is your role in my life, the little girl of my childhood, transformed into a woman today, a childhood sweetheart memory, a wish that the God of Time did not grant. A thin little boy who is always bullied by his classmates becomes powerful because he has a special ability: he can "steal other people's shadows", so he can see other people's thoughts and hear the secrets in people's hearts that they don't want to say. He began to become a spiritual partner for those in need, finding the little light that lit up life for every stolen shadow. One glorious summer day, he met a deaf and mute girl at the beach. How should he use his abilities to help her? How will he keep the promise he made with her? "The Distance Between Us", her name is Chloe, she was once a famous actress, but everything came to an abrupt end during a marathon. An explosion caused her to lose her legs and her once confident and brilliant life. Now, she lives in an apartment on Fifth Avenue in New York, completely closing herself off. His name is Sanchi, and he came to New York from distant Mumbai in an attempt to seek new career opportunities. However, he accidentally became an elevator attendant in a Fifth Avenue apartment. This choice will change the lives of everyone in the building, including Chloe. In "The Last Stanfield", Irene Ruby in London inexplicably receives an anonymous letter; the letter accuses her mother of committing a serious crime and hiding a fortune that does not belong to her; but her mother died a long time ago. At the same time, the same letter was sent to George Harrison in Canada; the accusations against his mother in the letter also puzzled him. Guided by an anonymous letter, the two came to the "Sailor Cafe" in the United States; in front of the counter of the cafe, the two saw a photo - a photo of their mother. Driven by curiosity, two strangers entered the story of the glory, rise and fall of the Stanfield family... "Seven Days of Eternity", seven days creates eternity; love makes the human world full of possibilities. God and Satan jointly made a bet; both sides will send out the elites of their respective camps-Zophia and Lucca; a decisive battle will begin for seven days; the winning side will rule the human world forever. This seemingly absurd agreement allowed two completely opposite souls to meet in San Francisco and fall into a fateful love. Seeing that the seven-day period is approaching; angels and demons are still struggling on the edge of good and evil; but little do they know that the world has undergone earth-shaking changes because of their love... In "Reunion with You", Lauren, a resident doctor at San Francisco Hospital, survived a long coma caused by a car accident, but lost all memory of everything that happened in the middle. She vaguely remembered that there was someone guarding her in the ward when she woke up, but she never saw him again after that, and everyone around her never mentioned it. Architect Arthur returns to San Francisco from his self-imposed exile in Paris, with friends, work, and everything back to normal. But there was only one thing he couldn't let go of, he never forgot Lauren. He once tried to save her at all costs, but lost her the moment she came back to life. However, fate seemed to have played a joke on them. This time Arthur was hospitalized in a car accident, and it was Lauren who saved Arthur's life. This time, can they end the long wait and find each other? "The Hanging Horizon", Hope, a neuroscience major, has the biggest dream in his life; it is to eradicate Alzheimer's disease and all similar diseases. Her boyfriend, the medical genius Josie, is committed to research on the neural link project; he hopes that one day he can copy and transfer memories and rebuild the brain system. The lives of the two "fantasists" are sweet and fulfilling; the future is bright and exciting. However, a crisis came quietly. Hope has a brain tumor; she is slowly approaching the end of her life. Josie's neural link project may be Hope's only hope; but the research is far from the stage that can be put into practice; Hope can't wait; separation has become a doomed outcome. This time Josie made an unexpected decision; he was going to take the biggest risk in his life for the one he loved; what was at stake was their love and life; and winning or losing was in the distant future... A reunion that transcended life; a love that spanned time; "If It Happened Again", a wonderful novel that combines time travel, suspense and love; a touching story wrapped in warmth, thrilling and passion. "New York Times" reporter Andrew was assassinated during his morning jog; when he woke up, he found that he had returned to two months ago. God gave him a second chance. He has two months to investigate the truth of a scandal; make amends for the sins committed against the people he loves most; and find his killer. From New York to Buenos Aires; Andrew begins a race against time. "Where are you? ", Susan and Philip grew up together; they were everything in each other's lives; however, fate kept them apart. Susan, who experienced a family tragedy prematurely, has never been able to learn to live in peace with the world; even when she is with the people who love her most, she cannot overcome her inner panic. As a result, she kept running away and traveling to other places to help those who had lost their homes due to hurricanes. Susan knew that no matter where she went, no matter how many changes the years brought to them, Philip was her last support and the only person she could entrust her life to. This is their mutual promise; and this promise will bring unpredictable changes to their destiny... In "Between Us", Matthias, who lives alone in Paris, moves to London with the help of his friend Antoine and begins to take over a French bookstore. He also hopes to take this opportunity to return to life as a family with his ex-wife Valentina and daughter Emily. However, due to an unexpected combination of circumstances, Valentina, who worked in the diplomatic service, had to return to Paris, leaving Matthias alone to take care of his daughter Emily, who was studying in London. Architect Antoine lives alone in London with his son Louis. He is considerate of every friend around him, but he has never paid attention to his own inner loneliness. Two single fathers live next to each other in the same building with their children, and they plan to be single for the rest of their lives. However, life is always moving forward. Matthias gradually fell in love with life in London and his friends here, but he could no longer live in London. Antoine finally found the courage to face his heart, and his life finally had a new beginning.

On the battlefield of the Somme during the First World War, Tolkien wrote the first chapter of the myth of Middle-earth. Following "Beren and Lúthien" and "The Children of Hurin", "The Fall of Gondolin" is the final chapter of the three major legends in the ancient times of Middle-earth, witnessing the end of the First Age. These three legends are not only part of the grand background of "The Lord of the Rings", but also the indispensable cornerstone of "The Silmarillion". "The Fall of Gondolin" tells the story of Tuor's sojourn in Gondolin, his union with Idril Celebrindal, the birth of Eärendil, Maeglin's betrayal, the fall of the city-state and the escape of the survivors. This is a story that lies at the heart of Tolkien's imagination of the First Age. Unfortunately, Tolkien wrote only one complete version in his life, which was the manuscript written in his youth. But Tolkien did start rewriting it, but he didn't finish it. This book is also the last Tolkien work edited by Christopher Tolkien.

The 150th anniversary commemorative edition of the classic fully translated version of "Little Women" is a must-read for young girls. It is a long-lasting heart-warming female classic about personal dignity, self-reliance and self-discipline, and awakens women's awareness of self-independence. "Little Women" is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War in the mid-19th century, and vividly describes the author's personal experience of family life: his father joined the Northern Army on an expedition, and the four sisters, accompanied by their loving mother, lived a poor but fun life at home. Although full of fantasy, in real life, they have been relying on their own efforts to solve various difficulties in life. The eldest daughter Meg is born with a love of beauty and is full of longing for love; the second daughter Jo is independent and determined to become a writer; the third daughter Beth is a traditional good girl, weak and lovable; the youngest daughter Amy loves painting. The story follows these four women as they grow from girls to young women, telling their love experiences and their respective pursuits of different ideals and destinations.

Philip's parents died when he was young and he was adopted by relatives. What's more unfortunate is that he was born with a lameness. When he was a student, Philip was ridiculed and bullied by his classmates. He swallowed his anger and could only get spiritual comfort through reading. As an adult, he was overwhelmed by the many shackles in life that he could not break away from, escape from, or avoid: physically, he had difficulty moving; mentally, his faith collapsed; emotionally, he was repeatedly frustrated; at work, he fell into confusion... After a series of changes, Philip, who was in his thirties, finally accepted the imperfections of life and learned to move forward calmly while wearing the "shackles of human nature."

Kafka's five masterpieces of short and medium-sized novels will help you see the true face of human nature. "The Metamorphosis" (novella): One morning, Gregor woke up and found that he had turned into a giant insect. His superiors came to his home to urge him to go to work, but ran away when they saw his appearance. The mother was so frightened that she fainted and the father clenched his fists with hostility. Only the sister dared to take care of him... The family's life was turned upside down. "The Hungry Artist" (short story collection): Kafka's only collection of self-selected stories during his lifetime. Most of the protagonists in the story are artists: a trapeze artist who hangs alone on a hanging bar day and night, a starving artist in a cage, a female singer who has an enthusiastic audience but is not understood... They are extremely lonely artists, and they are also you and me who are unwilling to be mediocre.

"My mother died today. Maybe it was yesterday, I don't know." I am Meursault, an ordinary company employee. I love my mom, but I didn't cry at the funeral. When I got home the next day, I had a party with my girlfriend Mary. Afterward, she asked me if I loved her, and I said no. On the eve of my wedding, a friend I just met invited me to go to the beach. On the way, I fired five shots and killed a stranger. After being imprisoned and sentenced to death, I chose not to appeal. People say I'm cold, selfish, and stubborn. This may be absurd, but it is my real life - I just want to live my true self, even if I become an outsider in your eyes!

Rey, a young poet who yearns for freedom, travels around with a backpack all year round. One noon in September, he jumped on a freight train and hitched a ride all the way to San Francisco, where he met Jaffe, a free-spirited meditator. The two have the same spirit, and embark on a journey to pursue freedom and Zen together, gradually understanding the mystery of the world during their wandering. In order to continue his spiritual practice, Jaffe bid farewell to Rey and went to Japan. Rey hitchhiked twice across the United States alone to Desolation Peak and became a summer wildfire lookout. On the lonely mountain top, Rey spent a summer of inner peace, letting go of the inherent baggage in meditation and finding his true self.

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"The Rise of the Rougons" is the first volume of Zola's multi-volume masterpiece "The Rougon-Macquarts". It was serialized in "Le Temps" in 1970 and was later discontinued due to the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. The book was officially published in France in October 1971. By describing the fate of several generations of the Lugon family, this book depicts all aspects of French life from Napoleon III's coming to power to the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, exposing the unpopularity of Napoleon III's coup and the abominable face of his supporters. The novel's depiction of characters and exploration of human nature are meticulous and profound.

Hemingway, double winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, and one of the most famous novelists of the 20th century, has a collection of selected short stories. The book contains representative short stories such as "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", "Mountains Like White Elephants", "In a Foreign Country", "A Clean and Bright Place", "The Good Lion", etc. It is a perfect interpretation of Hemingway's minimalist writing style and "Iceberg Theory". Hemingway uses concise language and restraint to describe his profound understanding of people and life.

The live-action movie "Maleficent: Lady Evil" is the sequel to the 2014 film "Maleficent". After several years of development, the story this time revolves around Maleficent and Princess Aurora, who is about to become the queen. The gentle and complicated relationship between them promotes the development of the story, and the two of them join forces to deal with the new villain and protect the forest kingdom and the thrilling journey of magical animals. The entire work is told from the perspective of the dark witch Maleficent. The conflict and war that broke out between the human kingdom and the forest kingdom forced Maleficent to not only face a new and more powerful challenge, but also to make choices and fights again between light and darkness.

This book is an English novel of the same name as the movie "Captain Marvel". The story is set in the 1990s. After a galactic war involving two alien races comes to Earth, Danvers finds himself and a small group of alien allies at the center of the storm. This book is a pure English version, with authentic English, imported from a well-known American publishing house, without deletions or adaptations. The same subject matter, different media, give you different experiences!

"Maleficent" is adapted from the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty". The innocent fairy Maleficent meets Stefan, a human boy, in the Kingdom of Moore. But as he grew older, Stefan lost his innocence and became attracted to human greed. And Maleficent grew into a fairy with powerful magic. In order to become the heir to the throne, Stefan cruelly cut off Maleficent's wings. The physical pain and mental trauma turned Maleficent into a hateful witch. In order to take revenge, she cast the Maleficent Curse on Stefan's daughter, Princess Aurora. However, as Aurora grows, Maleficent gradually realizes that this little princess can not only bring peace to the two worlds, but may also bring real happiness to herself.

After a severe test, the Kingdom of Allendale finally returned to its former peace. Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, and their good friends Olaf, Kristoff, and reindeer Sven live a peaceful and comfortable life. But lately, Elsa is always troubled by bursts of mysterious singing. In order to pursue the truth, she embarked on a journey without hesitation. Out of concern for her sister's safety, Anna took Olaf and Kristoff to follow closely. In that forest that is shrouded in thick fog all year round, it not only contains mysterious natural forces, but also hides secrets about the Kingdom of Arendelle, the source of Elsa's magic, and the parents of the two princesses. At the same time, Elsa also embarks on a journey of finding herself.

The live-action movie "Mulan" is adapted from the 1998 animated film of the same name, telling the legendary adventure story of a heroine. Hua Mulan is one of the four heroines in ancient Chinese legends. Her story is a household name, has been chanted by generations, and is also loved by Chinese and foreign readers. The story takes place during the Northern Wei Dynasty. In order to save her elderly father, a young woman named Hua Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army on his behalf. During the magnificent journey across the vast land, Hua Mulan continued to hone herself through intense training and wars, gradually discovering the warrior within herself, accepting her unlimited potential, and winning the respect of everyone.

Peter and Patrick are close friends. Peter is cynical and hostile to the world, while Patrick desperately tries to please others in order to prove himself; on the outside, they are both so different, but neither of them is happy. Until one day, a life-changing adventure allowed them to discover the value and power of love, and their lives changed completely. This book explores with readers a question about the conclusion of life and the meaning of existence through a vivid and touching story. Through humorous insights, the author tells you that the power of gifts lies in giving, and that choosing love-through forgiveness, empathy, humor, or other means-can solve all problems. Key idea: Everything that happens in life is the result of a coin toss. The visionary rejects nothing, desires nothing, and accepts only what is. The great thing about intimacy is that it takes you into deep emotional realms and into old wounds that are just waiting to be healed. Anger and denial are great ways to deny and mask pain, but denying pain is denying yourself. All pain is an illusion, caused by your belief that you are divided and incomplete.

A companion piece to "The White Tower"! No. 1 In Japanese online bookstore literature category! The genuine Chinese electronic version is on sale for the first time! Adapted from the Japanese drama "The Gorgeous Family" starring Kimura Takuya, Douban scored 8.8! Uncover the shady secrets of Japan's banking industry! Wives and concubines having sex, cannibalism, collusion between officials and businessmen, naked human desires are everywhere! In the face of huge commercial interests, family, friendship, love, everything has become a transaction. Open this book and see through the naked human desires! In the face of huge commercial interests, family, friendship, love, everything has become a transaction. Hanshin Bank General Manager Manta Daisuke appears to be a successful and respectable banker, but secretly he keeps a mistress and leads a dissolute life of wives and concubines. By manipulating his daughter into marrying high-ranking officials, he attempted to annex other banks. Daisuke's eldest son, Wan Tieping, is young and promising, but because he looks exactly like his grandfather, he is suspected of being the result of incest between his mother and grandfather, and is hated by Daisuke... Fratricide, shady government and business affairs, and human conflicts. Under the wealthy life of a flashy family, naked human desires are hidden.

One of the masterpieces by Toyoko Yamazaki, the author of "The White Tower"! The genuine Chinese electronic version is on sale for the first time! The sales of the entire series exceeded 5 million copies! An adaptation of the Japanese drama "Barren Land" starring Tomeaki Karasawa and Yuki Amami, scored 8.6 On Douban! One trillion fighter jet orders, South Korea's subway construction rights, competition for oil mining areas in the Middle East... This is a transnational trade war around the world! The shopping mall is a more naked battlefield of human nature! Open this book and watch an exciting business war! Former Army Lieutenant Colonel Ikimasa, who once served as a staff officer at the Japanese base camp, was detained in Siberia and did hard labor for eleven years. After returning to Japan, he joined the Kinki Corporation and began his "second life." However, the intricate business war is more dangerous than the real battlefield where bullets are raining. The one trillion yen Defense Agency fighter jet order, South Korea's subway construction rights, and the competition for oil mining areas in the Middle East... This is a transnational trade war with the whole world as the stage, and it is also a heart-wrenching human wrestling! In the white "barren land" of Siberia, the red "barren land" of the Middle East desert, and Japan after its defeat in World War II, Iki is constantly struggling in the shadow of the great era.

This book is a representative novel by the famous Argentinian writer Robert Alter. It describes the male protagonist's struggle at the bottom of society and his gradual collapse. The story focuses on three days, with various characters appearing one after another. A kidnapping case reflects the social reality of Argentina and even Latin America in the 1920s. The author uses exquisite writing to describe the protagonist's psychology a lot, and through the protagonist's eyes, he sees the reality and various characters around him in a deformed way. The sense of chaos and weirdness is in line with the style of magical realism. There is a sequel, Flamethrower.

This book is officially authorized by Marvel and tells the story of the heroes in Avengers 1234. The English version of the book is published by a well-known American publishing house. It is in authentic English, without deletions or adaptations. The translation is written by a translator from the core circle of domestic Marvel fans, and the translation is lively and interesting. The same theme, different media, giving you different experiences!

In the past, roses were fragrant because of celebrities, but today people only hold the name of roses. "The Name of the Rose" is Umberto Eco's masterpiece, known as the ancestor of "cryptographic mystery novels". In Japan, a country with great mystery literature, it was even selected as the first place in the overall evaluation list of the "This Mystery Novel is Amazing" award since its establishment 20 years ago. Thirty years after publication, the author has made some revisions and deletions in response to feedback from readers about the Latin citations and the extensive knowledge background. In order to enrich the reading experience, the newly revised edition will also include the article "Notes on the Name of the Rose". "The Name of the Rose" takes place in a medieval monastery. The monk William and his disciple Adso came to the monastery to prepare for the mediation between the emperor and the pope. As soon as the two arrived, a murder occurred in the monastery. William, who is good at reasoning, was entrusted by the dean to investigate, but the murders did not stop, and one person died every day. The maze-like library in the monastery holds many secrets. When the secret is revealed, the truth about the murder is also revealed. Finally, the monastery was destroyed in a fire.