Hymn to the Book

Author: (Austrian) Stefan Zweig et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: One of the "Sanlian Select" series. This book collects renowned foreign authors like Stefan Zweig's works on books. It draws from a wide range of sources, discussing the past and present, and delves into the beauty of books, their adversaries and disasters, as well as their preservation and collection. The translator, Ye Lingfeng, is a famous painter, book collector, and writer. Her translation is elegant, fluent, and full of charm, offering not only a rewarding journey through the literary world of Zweig and other greats but also a delightful experience in appreciating the translator's skillful and poetic style. Books are the source of all knowledge and the beginning of all sciences. The closer a person gets to books, the more profoundly they feel the unity of life, for their personality becomes enriched: they not only observe with their own eyes but also use the eyes of countless souls. Through this noble assistance, they will traverse the world with deep love and compassion. This book collects eight essays, all written by renowned authors. It draws from a wide range of sources, discussing the past and present, and delves into the beauty of books, their adversaries and disasters, as well as their preservation and collection.