Romain Rolland's Literary Works

Author: Roman Rolland
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This is undoubtedly a book that one should read multiple times in a lifetime. In the endless night, the oil lamp glows dimly. All is silent, yet thunder is heard in silence. Roman Rolland's words about "transcending chaos," "defending one's homeland," and "spiritual independence" made me truly feel my soul being struck and uplifted, my heart burning intensely, filled with awe. A literary figure and thinker could be so divinely inspired! There are actually such brilliant geniuses in the world! And yet, he revered a woman with such piety! This book is a combined edition of the original Rolland's Literary Essays and Continuation of Rolland's Literary Essays. It meticulously compiles and translates Rolland's letters, music reviews, his autobiography from his later years, as well as essays calling for respect for truth and humanity during World War I, diaries, and more. The entire work reflects Rolland's main ideas while also showcasing his life and the legendary love story with Meta Sch?nberg, the 70-year-old descendant of Goethe. It holds particularly high historical value for those studying Rolland's humanitarian thoughts and his literary philosophy behind writing Jean-Christophe. The translation is elegant and fluid, making for a delightful read.