Rest in Dreams -- A New Selection of Exquisite American Short Stories

Author: Mao Ronggui et al
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Translation Tea House" series, composed of engaging short essays, is another exquisite offering for translation learners! Translation is the highest realm of English learning; an ideal path for mental training; and the beststone for cultivating linguistic intuition. "Translation Tea House" is yet another translation series published by China Foreign Languages Press for its readers, following the "Translation Theory and Practice Series" and "Serial Translation Critique Series." The features of this series are:
1. Theories are integrated into the text, avoiding the pursuit of systematic frameworks and minimizing academic terminology for a relaxed reading experience.
2. The length of the articles varies, but most are rich in content and written with fluency, reflecting the authors' extensive translation experience and profound Chinese proficiency.
3. Since these articles reflect the authors' personal insights into translation, they are highly individualized and engaging, sparking readers' interest.
4. Composed of individual essays, the series is easy to read at any time—just flip to an article and gain significant benefits.
5. Reading these works allows learners to improve both English and translation skills, achieving two goals at once. The selected English originals are mostly excellent articles: beautiful in words, elegant in structure, and profound in meaning. This book features 17 newly selected American short essays, divided into four parts: Famous Personal Journeys, Quick Tips, New Health Practices, and Embracing Life. The English originals are beautiful in words, sentences, and meaning; the Chinese translations are faithful in form, intent, and artistic charm.