World Literature Classics Selection - Robinson Crusoe / Aesop's Fables

Author: Daniel Defoe (English) translated by Xia Guan, (Ancient Greek) translated by Shi Zhongsheng
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Robinson Crusoe is a fairy tale that describes the human longing for a simpler life. Its circulation exceeded that of all other readings in Europe. People from different countries around the world have translated and savored the magnificent scenes of return in their own languages. Robinson Crusoe, who naturally loved wandering, was caught in a violent storm while transporting slaves to Africa, becoming the only survivor on the ship. He was shipwrecked on a desert island, bringing human civilization there, tilling the land, raising livestock, and becoming the leader of the "savages" and the king of the island. Thirty-five years later, he returned to his homeland. After his wife's death, he set sail again, drifting to the "territory" of his body and soul. Daniel Defoe (c. 1659–1731) was a famous 18th-century English writer who was inspired to write this book by the experience of shipwrecked sailor Alexander Selkirk. His other works include "Captain Singleton," "The Life of Peter the Great," and "A Journey Round Britain."
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables originated in the classical period of ancient Greece and were long regarded as the epitome of human wisdom. Their structure is concise and powerful, while their content is vast and rich. They possess profound and rich intellectual depth as well as vivid artistic charm, making them suitable for readers of all ages. Embedded within short stories are eternal truths, making it a timeless and philosophical masterpiece. In the historical period before humanity used codified laws to judge right and wrong, the moral guidelines in Aesop's Fables became behavioral norms for people, even serving as a substitute for the law. Reading Aesop's Fables not only helps people discern truth from falsehood, good from evil, but also enriches their minds and grants them great artistic enjoyment. According to legend, this book was written by a slave freed in the 6th century BC who was later thrown to his death. In reality, it was compiled and edited by many people from different eras.