Adam and Eve's Secret Diary

Author: Mark Twain
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: 54 beautiful illustrations by American painter Lyle, wherever she is, she is Eden — Adam, an original and pure love myth, a modern fashion emotional manual I love him not because of his tenderness; I love him not because of his singing voice; I love him not because of his intelligence; I love him not because of his chivalry; I love him not even because of his hard work; I love him even less because of his education. So, why do I love him? I think, just because he is a man! — Eve On the very day of creation, Adam and Eve met, and thus a cosmic love story of untold proportions was set in motion. And the secret diary that recorded the entire process of their meeting, like a fig, was both sweet and pure, nourishing the hearts of generations from then on. In this book, Mark Twain, with his unique charm of language, narrates this story that took place in Eden in the first person. In his telling, Eve, as the first woman of humankind, shows a strong interest in everything in the world, pursuing beauty and embracing love as her nature. However, her virtues, in Adam's eyes, were nothing but sheer foolishness, because the Adam in this book is a realist. This book is a humorous and poignant retelling of an ancient myth, filled with the author's satirical humor, keen wisdom, and delicate, tactful observations of human flaws. It also includes a preface written by Mr. Lu Xun for the 1931 October publication of the Eve's Diary by Shanghai Huifeng Book Bureau, along with 54 beautiful illustrations by the renowned American painter Lyle. The combination of text and images adds even more enjoyment to the reading experience. Originally, God took one of Adam's ribs to create Eve, and from then on, Eden was no longer lonely. Eve chased Adam — chasing her own love in the process. She dedicated love and tolerance to this man; love is a woman's nature! We, these ribs, for blind love, willingly deceive ourselves and tirelessly serve, rejoice, or suffer for these loves, and in the process, find countless excuses for them.