Celebrity Biography

Author: [French] Roman Rolland Original / Guo Lin Rewritten
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Selected according to the new curriculum standards for primary and secondary schools, this is the authoritative extracurricular reading material for primary and secondary school students, and the best-selling juvenile edition of classic works in the global Chinese-speaking regions. The selected books in World Young Readers' Literature Selections are both classic and the lives and psychology of teenagers. Although these are rewritten versions of classic works, the rewriteers include renowned children's literature masters from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. As a result, the rewritten content is concise, the language is fluent, and the overall style retains the original essence. It is particularly worth mentioning that the new edition of World Young Readers' Literature Selections has added a "Paper Internet" section, which introduces the historical background, customs, and author information, as well as adaptations and anecdotes about the creation of the works in a visually rich and engaging manner. This section serves as a micro of the classics, helping young readers better understand the stories, grasp the essence of the works, and broaden their reading horizons.
Beethoven endured torment from illness, poverty, and unrequited love throughout his life, yet he never gave up his relentless struggle and always maintained his passion for music. Michelangelo suffered from frail health and all kinds of hardships and exploitation, yet he devoted himself diligently to sculpting. Tolstoy was always enthusiastic about putting his ideals into practice while constantly doubting and questioning them. His continuous clashes and explorations shaped him into a literary giant.