Interpretation of Masters: UNESCO Reader · Literature Volume

Author: Yan Xiaoxia
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "If you meet a talented person, you should ask what books they are reading." Those who are called masters are mostly deceased, and most are no longer in vogue. However, regardless of the past, present, or future, they will continue to nourish us. The "Interpreting Masters · Educational and Cultural Readings" series premieres three volumes: Literature, Music, and Fine Arts. The books compile essays and by over a hundred contemporary and modern writers, scholars, and experts commenting on masters. Most of these authors have experienced the Cultural Revolution, ideological liberation, and reform and opening up. They no longer look up to masters but instead examine them historically and reflect on themselves—this is a spiritual connection with the masters. There is no dry of facts or monotonous eight-legged essays. Each article has its own unique perspective, and the authors' choices reflect their cultural cultivation, life experiences, and thoughts. As a result, the writing is vivid—a collision of souls. The series includes a wealth of historical photographs and background information on the figures, hoping to attract readers at all levels and provide them with greater visual and imaginative space. May this series bring readers an active reading experience, and we believe they will gain their own insights into the masters from it.