Little Fox's Golden Fable

Author: Tang Xianglong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This series of books collects 600 works created by the author, accompanied by 600 corresponding golden annotations. Although fables have existed in ancient societies thousands of years ago, Golden Fables have some unique differences. One difference is the wide range of themes. China, ancient India, and ancient Greece are the three major birthplaces of world fables, each with distinct cultural, national, and temporal characteristics, standing out in the world of fables. Golden Fables draw from a broader scope, completely breaking away from the common mode of most fables focusing on animal stories. Whether living or non-living, tangible or intangible, all become the protagonists in the works, truly encompassing the vast world in their inclusiveness. Another difference is their greater conciseness. The very nature of fables is to be short and to the point, concise yet meaningful. A third difference lies in their more innovative forms. Fables often rely on personification in their expression, while Golden Fables, in addition to using it as a fundamental method, also employ contrasting styles, dialogues, counterpoint techniques, and shadowing methods, presenting a fresh and unique, diverse array of expressions. A few well-crafted fables can not only educate their contemporaries but also possess the power to transcend time and space. Golden Fables is constantly striving to achieve this. The wisdom of life is everywhere; with careful observation, knowledge can be found everywhere. Even the petty tricks of a little fox are full of humor and wit, worthy of our imitation. The sun said to the moon, "Brother, you're so unpopular. Have you noticed that whenever you appear, people have to hide and sleep?" The moon retorted unceremoniously, "Old man, you're the one who's unpopular. If I were like you, wouldn't everyone be exhausted?"