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Selected Novels and Dramas of Strindberg

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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.

Devil on Cross

Devil on Cross

General Fiction

(kenya) Ngugi Wa Thiango

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"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 Screws Are Tightening

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This is a "hell" story. A young female teacher was hired to take care of a pair of wealthy siblings whose parents died young. The job was well-paid, but the conditions were harsh and weird. That is, no matter what happened, the female teacher could not contact her employer (the brother and sister's uncle) and had to solve it herself. At first, life in the manor was comfortable and leisurely, and the two children were smart and handsome. However, the style suddenly took a turn for the worse: it turned out that this ancient mansion was haunted, and only the female teacher could see ghosts. A silent war unfolds between the female teacher and the ghost... The mysterious children, the sensitive and suspicious female teacher, the secretive old housekeeper, the frequent phantoms, the turbulent mystery... Fear has no boundaries, helplessness makes people depressed, and the heart is like a rotating screw, tightening more and more... "The Turn of the Screw" is the most acclaimed novella by novelist Henry James. This work of only 90,000 words demonstrates James's superb artistic skills: the nested story structure, the psychological analysis that is terrifying to consider, the code-dense language, the interlocking suspense, the traps step by step, and the traps every word, which will make your back tighten and your breathing quicken. The novel has sparked various interpretations since its inception and has profoundly influenced the creation of modern horror films. The short, concise and masterful "The Turn of the Screw" is the best introduction to the literary master Henry James.

Testimony (continuation of "the Handmaid's Tale")

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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 Handmaid Series (2 Volumes of the Handmaid's Tale and Testimony)

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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".

Revisit Old Places

Revisit Old Places

General Fiction

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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.

I Don't Want to Be Anyone

(uk) Cass Hunter

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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 Hero

Contemporary Hero

General Fiction

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"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.

Merry's Selected Novels

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"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 Short Story Collection: the Night Watch + the Impermanence of the World (2 Volumes in Total)

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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.

Hardcore Female Detective Novels: Kim Stone Series (3 Volumes in Total)

(uk)angela Marsens

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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...

French Keigo Higashino: Michel Pusey Mystery Series (5 Volumes in Total)

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A collection of works by French suspense master Michel Pusey, including "She's Not My Mother", "Until That Day", "Black Water Lilies", "Time Killer" and "Never Forget". "She's Not My Mom": A three-and-a-half-year-old child insists that his mother is not his mother and his father is not his father. However, after investigation, the kindergarten teacher and the police confirmed that the child's parents were indeed his parents, and it was not an adoption, a court decision, or an arrangement by a child aid agency. According to the parents, the child's imagination is too rich. How long will the memory of a child who is only three and a half years old be retained? Are these memories really his own, or have they been deliberately instilled? Who will believe him? "Until That Day": When ordinary people fall into madness in the name of love, how do you distinguish the boundary between good and evil? At midnight on December 23, 1980, a plane flying from Istanbul to Paris crashed on the French-Swiss border. Of the 169 passengers, including the crew, 168 were killed instantly. The only one who miraculously survived was a three-month-old baby girl, whose identity was difficult to identify. Two families rushed over to argue, sparking an investigation that lasted 18 years. Over the past 18 years, this baby girl has become the common hope of the two families and the source of their hatred. She is loved by thousands of people, but she is lonelier than anyone else. She doesn't know who she is and is lost in a world that doesn't belong to her. 18 Years later, the private detective who had still not found the truth decided to end his life. At the moment he was about to pull the trigger, he finally discovered the secret that could completely solve the case. However, before he could say a word, a mysterious bullet hit his heart. "Black Water Lilies": Everything is fake, but the murder in the village of Giverny is real. Reality and illusion are entangled with each other, just like the black water lily, which makes people unpredictable. In May 2010, in Giverny, a small town west of Paris, where the famous painter Monet once lived, a murder case linked the fate of three women. Fanette, an eleven-year-old girl with great artistic talent; Stephanie, the only female teacher in the town, and an old woman who witnesses everything in the dark. The three of them share a secret. They all dream of leaving Giverny. This beautiful village is like a prison to them. However, on this day in May, the cage of Giverny opened its door to them, and only to them. The rules of the game are cruel: only one of them can escape, and the other two must die. "Never Forget": Ten years ago, a shocking and vicious case occurred in the Normandy region of France - a 19-year-old girl, Morgana, was strangled to death and thrown off a cliff. Two months later, the same modus operandi resulted in the murder of another girl, Milty. The police immediately characterized the case as a serial murder and began a joint investigation. The entire Normandy region fell into panic. However, the murderer disappeared and no similar case occurred again in the following ten years. In the past ten years, repeated disappointments with the police have brought the families of the two victims into close contact. They spontaneously set up an investigation team and named it "Never Forget" to remind themselves not to forget the relatives they lost, and not to forget to find the real culprits for their victims. For ten years, they worked hard but got nothing. Ten years later, the same case happened again, and at the same time, a stranger named Jamal appeared at the scene of the crime... "Time Killer": In 1989, fifteen-year-old Crowe went back to his hometown of Corsica for vacation with his parents and brother, but lost his loved ones there forever. She watched helplessly as the vehicle fell off a cliff. Her parents and brother died on the spot. Only she miraculously survived. In twenty-seven years, Crowe never returned to Corsica, and the long time did not heal her pain. She never forgot her relatives who had stayed in Corsica for a moment. The car accident that puzzled her always seemed like yesterday when she thought about it. Now, Crowe has returned to Corsica with her husband and daughter. She hopes to use this return to say goodbye to the past. However, in the same place where she went on vacation twenty-seven years ago, Crowe received a handwritten letter from her mother, saying that she hoped to see her again, but how could this be possible?

Mark Levy: Collection of Best-selling Works (19 Volumes in Total)

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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.

The Fall of Gondolin: an Illustrated Book

(uk) J. R. R. Tolkien Christopher Tolkien Alan Lee

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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.

Little Women (illustrated Collector's Edition)

(usa) Louisa May Alcott

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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.

Human Shackles

Human Shackles

General Fiction

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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."

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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.

Writer's List Classic: the Outsider

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"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!

Dharma Wanderer

Dharma Wanderer

General Fiction

Jack Kerouac

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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.

Shancha Stationery Store + Sparkling Life (2 Volumes in Total)

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Single books include: Shancha Stationery Shop, Sparkling Life

The Fortune of the Rougon Family

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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.

Kilimanjaro Snow

Kilimanjaro Snow

General Fiction

(usa) Ernest Miller Hemingway

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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.

Disney Maleficent 2 (english Original Version)

Green Orange English

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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.

Marvel's Captain Marvel (english Original Version)

Marvel Corporation Of America

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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!

Disney Maleficent (original English Version)

Disney Company Of America

32K01

"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.

Disney Frozen 2 (original English Version)

Green Orange English

38K03

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.

[disney's Original English Novel] Mulan (a Live-action Movie Novel Starring Liu Yifei and Donnie Yen, with Special Appearances by Gong Li and Jet Li)

Disney Company Of America

55K01

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.

Reclaim Your Gift of Life

H

122K0

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.

Glitzy Family

Glitzy Family

General Fiction

K

641K0

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.

Barren Land

Barren Land

General Fiction

O

1.0M0

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.

Seven Madmen

Seven Madmen

General Fiction

(argentina) Robert Alt

151K0

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 writer uses exquisite writing to carry out a large amount of psychological description of the protagonist, and through the eyes of the protagonist, 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.

Avengers Official Bilingual Novel 1234 (set of 4 Volumes in Total)

(us) American Marvel Company

453K02

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!

The Name of the Rose (revised Edition) (umberto Eco Works Series)

H

358K0

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.

Batman: the Dark Knight Rises (classic Chinese Version)

Warner Bros. Entertainment

153K0

If you want to save the world, first of all, you have to believe in the world. Faced with betrayal and separation, as a flesh and blood Batman, he has the same emotions as us ordinary people. He will love, hate, fear, and grieve... But as the true Dark Knight of Gotham City, he must stand up again. The place of despair is the place of rebirth. As long as there is oppression in this society and ignorance in this world, then Batman's existence will still have meaning. Perhaps, there is a Batman in everyone's heart, and even after so many years, his story can still make people's blood boil; perhaps, there is a heroic dream in everyone's heart, even if it is something trivial, as long as we are willing to extend our hands.

Superman: Man of Steel (classic Chinese Version)

Warner Bros. Entertainment

138K0

No matter what kind of person you become, righteous or evil, you will change the world. This is a story of victory in tragedy, a legend that transcends life and is more humane. It not only satisfies our expectations for the indestructibility of superheroes, but also allows us to see the qualities worth pursuing in all human beings: integrity, bravery, love and kindness. To human society, Superman is destined to be an unsociable outsider, but he volunteers to become the guardian of the earth. When superheroes need to re-recognize themselves and find their place in life like ordinary people, we will find that this time the Superman story is no longer the heroic heroism of the past, but has more realistic significance of flesh and blood...

Wonder Woman (classic Chinese Version)

Warner Bros. Entertainment

122K0

"Innocent lives are being brutally persecuted, and I cannot remain indifferent. If there is no one else to defend this world, then I will stand up." Diana, the Amazon princess who grew up in the paradise island of Paradise, is innocent, kind, and highly skilled in martial arts. Zeus gave her life, and there was some more powerful unknown power hidden in her body... A thrilling and unexpected encounter allowed Diana to take the weapons given by the Olympus gods and transform into Wonder Woman. She traveled far away from home and came to the human world with Air Force Captain Steve to defend peace. For the first time, she personally experienced the power of human warfare, and gradually understood the meaning and cost of being a hero. Defeating "Ares" does not end the war. The real enemy is the evil of human nature that created the war. The war will eventually subside, and in the struggle between the good of human nature and the evil of human nature, Wonder Woman chooses to believe in love...

Iron Man 2 Iron Man 2 (big Movie Bilingual Reading)

Marvel Corporation Of America

51K0

This book is a bilingual novel with the same name as the "Avengers 4" movie, officially authorized by Marvel. The story takes place six months after Tony revealed his identity as "Iron Man", which brought unexpected chain reactions. His relationship with the people around him changed, and those close to him also became targets of revenge from his enemies. The English version of this book is published by a well-known American publishing house. The English is authentic, without deletions or adaptations. The translation is written by a translator from the core circle of domestic Marvel fans. The translation is lively and interesting, and is faithful to the movie. The same theme, different media, giving you different experiences!

Snow Monster Adventure (classic Chinese Version)

Warner Bros. Entertainment

46K0

To humans, wendigos are mysterious legends that are difficult to verify; but in the world of wendigos, humans are the unknown and terrifying creatures. The appearance of a "little foot" broke the original peace and tranquility of the snow village; the unexpected encounter between snow monsters and humans connected two unrelated worlds. When the snow monster discovered "human beings" that did not originally exist in their cognition, the simple snow monster group couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation: What is the world outside the snow village like? This is a touching story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery. The story satisfies many of children's fantasies. For example, are there really monsters in the world? Are there many creatures we don't understand living on the snowy mountains? Do they have powerful magic powers?

Aquaman (classic Chinese Version)

Warner Bros. Entertainment

53K0

People will always meet unexpectedly in the sea, because everyone is a bridge between land and sea. He is the son of the sea and the son of the land. The ocean gives him raw strength. Therefore, Neptune has demonstrated various physical abilities far beyond ordinary people since he was a child. Not only can he move and breathe freely underwater, but he can also communicate with marine life. On land, he understands the most important thing in life - cherishing everything around him, right now, right here. He disdains the coveted throne of Atlantis and has no need to control the power of the Seven Seas. But fate pushed him to find the long-lost trident. The power of the sea has been controlled, the wind and waves have been stirred up, and a more enlightened underwater kingdom is about to be established...

The Incredible Hulk (big Movie Bilingual Reading)

Marvel Corporation Of America

75K0

This book is a bilingual novel with the same name as the movie "The Incredible Hulk" and is officially authorized by Marvel. It tells the story of scientist Bruce Banner who, by fate, became a test subject in his father's genetic modification experiment. Whenever he got emotional, he transformed into a green giant with superpowers, which made him a target of arrest by the U. S. Military. The English version of this book is published by a well-known American publishing house. The English is authentic, without deletions or adaptations. The translation is written by a translator from the core circle of domestic Marvel fans. The translation is lively and interesting, and is faithful to the movie. The same theme, different media, giving you different experiences!

Raid on the Bakery (2020 Edition)

(japanese) Haruki Murakami\u002f Written By (germany) Carter Manschke\u002f Pictures

10K0

This book contains two short stories by Haruki Murakami, "Attack on the Bakery" and "Attack on the Bakery Again", with exquisite illustrations in a surrealist style tailored by the well-known German illustrator Carter Manschke, showing the magnificent imagination and adventurous spirit of Murakami's novels. Two idle young men were hungry. However, this was no ordinary hunger, it felt like swallowing the entire void in the universe. God and John Lennon are all dead. Thinking about it this way, it seems that everything can be sacrificed. To fill their bellies, they armed themselves with kitchen knives and prepared to attack a bakery. But the bakery owner made a strange request: "As long as you listen to Wagner's music carefully, the bread in the store can satisfy you."

News from the World

News from the World

General Fiction

(us) Paulette Giles

95K0

American Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd is over seventy years old. He has witnessed three wars and participated in the war twice. Now he is retired and travels around the world to read newspapers for a living. He is very happy with this lonely and wandering life. When he traveled to Wichita Falls in northern Texas, he was entrusted by Britt Johnson to deliver a young orphan to his relatives in San Antonio, and he would be rewarded with 50 gold coins. Kidd never thought that this orphan would bring about a huge change in his life. He called her Johanna...

Duology of Fools (set of 2 Volumes in Total)

P

730K0

"Duology of Fools" is a series of works by the famous American writer Richard Russo. The novel tells the story of the decline of the American Rust Belt and the people at the bottom struggling in the decadence. Through the daily depiction of the small town, the writer keenly captures the life dilemmas, family conflicts, emotional entanglements, fulfillment and evasion of moral obligations of contemporary people. The seemingly simple family love presents complex emotional tension in Russo's writing. "Sully the Fool" is the first part of the "Duology of Fools". With humorous, sophisticated and touching words, the writer describes the life of Bath Town, a simple town in northern New York: unhappy marriage life, estranged father-son relationship, ruthless capital erosion, hopeless people who stick to the bottom line of human nature... "Fool Remo" is the sequel to "Fool Sally". In "Remo the Fool", former enemies have reached reconciliation, emotional betrayals have been forgiven, and the little people still walk forward with courage, humor and warmth.

Fool Remo

Fool Remo

General Fiction

O

300K0

"Duology of Fools" is a series of works by the famous American writer Richard Russo. The novel tells the story of the decline of the American Rust Belt and the people at the bottom struggling in the decadence. Through the daily depiction of the small town, the writer keenly captures the life dilemmas, family conflicts, emotional entanglements, fulfillment and evasion of moral obligations of contemporary people. The seemingly simple family love presents complex emotional tension in Russo's writing. "Remer the Fool" is the sequel to "Sully the Fool". The writer reunites us with these lovable characters and lets us continue to listen to him ramble on about the hustle and bustle of the small town. In the past twenty years, Sully has experienced many unexpected good fortunes, but now he does not have the courage to face the heart doctor's diagnosis - he only has one or two years left to live. Sully had to hide this news from the most important people in his life: Ruth, a married woman who had been entangled with him; his unlucky friend Rob; his son and grandson whom he had not seen for many years; Doug Reimer, the current police chief who had just experienced the loss of his wife; Gus Moynihan, the current mayor of North Bath, who had previously worked as an academic; Carl Roebuck, who had spent his life avoiding failure but ended up bankrupt. In "Remo the Fool", former enemies have reached reconciliation, emotional betrayals have been forgiven, and the little people still walk forward with courage, humor and warmth.

The Last Beacon

The Last Beacon

General Fiction

(italian) Paola Zanonel

128K01

This is a beautiful coming-of-age novel. A stunning lighthouse on the sea, a three week vacation. Fourteen teenagers are ushering in a wonderful summer, a summer intertwined with friendship, love and small frictions. Samuel always wants to quarrel with everyone. Fran is too shy to talk to people. Armand, a boy who escaped from the war. There is also Lin, a thirteen-year-old girl who prefers to be alone than making friends with her classmates... However, an unexpected discovery in the cave at the foot of the lighthouse changes everything. A strange pattern carved on the cave wall drives them to trace a mysterious and romantic love story. Behind every boy there is a unique story, unknown pain and carefully guarded secrets. In the end, everyone dedicates their story to the lighthouse and reconciles with themselves.

The Legend of the Chikuye Family

(japan) Kazuki Sakuraba

191K0

This is Japan's "One Hundred Years of Solitude"! Read the female legend of the three generations of the Akakushiba family and experience a century-long journey of Japanese culture. On one side are the Yamata no Orochi, clairvoyance, wild raccoon father and son, and the God of Wealth Ebisu in the Yamano Kamiyaku; on the other side are the runaway girls, NEETs, hot-blooded comics, and supernatural craze under the bubble economy! One of the top ten best-selling books of the year at the Japan Bookstore Awards, and a finalist for the Naoki Award and Eiji Yoshikawa Literary Newcomer Award. Read the female legend of the three generations of the Akakushiba family and experience a century-long journey of Japanese culture. My grandmother can see the dead in the past and future with clairvoyance. She walked into the red door of the iron-making family with a prophecy and stepped into the glorious moment before the end of the mythical age. My mother, the delinquent girl who led the bosozoku clan, drove along the Sakura National Highway every night. She wields blood-stained iron tools and uses her youth to fight against the madness of the bubble economy...

Avengers 4: Endgame

Avengers 4: Endgame

General Fiction

Marvel Corporation Of America

173K0

This book is a bilingual novel with the same name as the "Avengers 4" movie, officially authorized by Marvel. It tells the story of how after the devastating events of "Avengers 3: Infinity War", the universe became devastated due to Thanos' actions. No matter what consequences lie ahead, the Avengers must assemble again with the help of their remaining allies to reverse Thanos' actions and completely restore order to the universe. The English version of this book is published by a well-known American publishing house. The English is authentic, without deletions or adaptations. The translation is written by a translator from the core circle of domestic Marvel fans. The translation is lively and interesting, and is faithful to the movie. The same theme, different media, giving you different experiences!

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

General Fiction

(us) Harper Lee (uk) Adapted Painting By Fred Fordham

1028.39

During the Great Depression of the United States, in the southern town of Maycomb, six-year-old girl Scout and her ten-year-old brother Jem were enjoying a quiet and leisurely summer time, but inadvertently, they were involved in an unfair case with their lawyer father Atticus. As a result, the complexity and imperfection of the adult world slowly unfolded in front of the two children in advance, and the two pure hearts were shocked one after another... While their father Atticus injected lasting power into them. This power has been with them throughout their lives, allowing them not to be afraid of facing prejudice, injustice, or even malice, but to be able to tenderly and firmly maintain the kindness and justice in their hearts.

White Night

White Night

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky (western) Nikolay Troshinsky

42K01

A summer night in St. Petersburg is as bright as day. A lonely young man with nothing to do met a girl by the river who he fell in love with at first sight. They met for a walk and chat on the river embankment, and slowly told each other's thoughts. The young man fell into incredible love, but the girl kept her promise to another person. During these four nights, their thoughts changed a thousand times, as blurry as the sky in Petersburg. At the moment when the girl finally gave up her heart and decided to walk hand in hand with the young man, the man she had been waiting for for a year appeared... "White Nights" is Dostoevsky's important early work and his most praised novella. This charming little story is unique in the world with its bright colors, exquisite language and poetic emotional atmosphere like a boy in spring. It has become the most adapted into movies among Dostoevsky's works.

Sanada Yukimura

Sanada Yukimura

General Fiction

K

172K0

They are a mysterious ninja group in the history of Japan's Warring States Period, possessing special skills and gathering under the command of Sanada Yukimura. They are willing to remain anonymous, hidden by history, and forgotten by the world. Their only figures are active beside every ambitious person, and they influence the direction of the world on the dark stage. In March of the tenth year of Tensho (1582), Takeda Shingen's son Katsuyori committed suicide in a hut in Tanano Village at the foot of Tenmu Mountain, and the Takeda family was destroyed. Fifteen years later, the young ninja Sarutobi Sasuke bid farewell to his master Tozawa Hakuunsai and walked alone into the vast and unknown world with the mystery of his life experience in mind. In April of the first year of Yuanwa (1615), in order to deal a final blow to the crumbling Toyotomi family, Tokugawa Ieyasu marched westward, aiming directly at Kyoto. At this time, Yukimura Sanada, who was in Osaka Castle, issued a secret order to the Ten Warriors, including Sasuke Sarutobi, that could subvert the whole country... Live like duckweed, die like mustard seeds, embrace the supreme ninja and bloom brilliantly in the end of the Warring States Period!

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