Favorite World Classics (Full Ten Volumes)

Author: Taiwan
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This is a collection of children's literature classics in hardcover illustrated abridgment, sourced from Taiwan. Each volume is illustrated by renowned European artists, possessing high artistic value and collectible appeal. With exquisite packaging and high-quality content, it makes an excellent gift for children from elders. The famous children's literature author and scholar Mei Zi Han once wrote, "Immersed in the atmosphere of classics, the spirit becomes classic, and they become outstanding." Here, 'they' refers to our children. For many years, the 'atmosphere of classics' was often presented through rigid and stiff text books or crudely made picture books, emitting a faint musty or coarse grain scent. Our children indulged in them with tolerance, and outstanding talents continued to emerge, though they lacked a deeper understanding and appreciation of beauty. Immortal classics are beautiful, and we should provide them with a more beautiful container. Let the delicate fragrance emanate from this exquisite container, spreading around our children, allowing their thoughts and souls to truly immerse themselves. Then, along with their excellence, they will also develop an appreciation for beauty. Close your eyes and imagine: a leisurely afternoon, soft sunlight streaming through a bright window. A mother and child sit close together on the floor by the window, a large and exquisite picture book spread before them. The child's ear is filled with the gentle voice of their mother, their eyes with finely detailed illustrations, and their nose with the faint scent of ink. Just the right size, this book perfectly fills the idle afternoon hours of a mother and child. This is the classic atmosphere that The World's Beloved Classics can create—don't need too much, just a little.
Detailed Introduction:
The Blue Bird: This is a world of green—green birds, green flowers, and green children. If there is such a thing as happiness in the world, it would appear here. It is not sweet candy or the mist floating in the mountains. It is something that requires wisdom and courage to attain.
The White Cat: In fairy tales, there are always beautiful princesses and handsome princes. Although the journey to true love is arduous, princesses and princes ultimately live happily ever after. The White Cat is also a story of searching for true love, where vibrant and beautiful flowers bloom. Stepping into The White Cat, we enter a space where imagination runs wild, a realm far from the distractions of reality, where we feel a gentle longing and yearning for happiness!
Sinbad: This is a legendary tale of courage and wisdom. Seven sea adventures forge the heroic legend of sailor Sinbad: the egg of the Rock Bird, the giant python of Diamond Valley, the man-eating one-eyed giant, and the mysterious elephant graveyard. Each imaginative adventure story adds endless wonder to the mysteries of unknown lands. Let us set sail on a sea adventure, led by Sinbad, like a sailor embarking on their first voyage, filled with excitement and anticipation!
The Little Prince: No story is more captivating for both children and adults than The Little Prince. The golden-haired little prince arrives on Earth, quietly comforting all misunderstood children and reminding grown-ups who no longer understand children that the truly important things in life must be seen with the heart, not just with the eyes.
Peter Pan: Do you have a child in your childhood dreams who wears clothes made of leaves and flies freely in the sky? Maybe he will take you to Dreamland on a starry summer night, where you can live a magical life only found in fairy tales and dreams. There are Indians, mermaids, dream birds, and fairies. Children grow year by year, but Peter Pan never grows up. He will take the children of the children to fly, so the story continues forever.
Moby Dick: The turbulent sea always inspires boundless imagination. The churning waves rise day and night, carrying the rise and fall of life and the ups and downs of emotions. A "white ghost" that appears at sea—the white whale Moby Dick—moves the heart of Captain Ahab. He becomes obsessed with it but loses himself in his frenzied pursuit and ever-growing stubbornness.
The Wind in the Willows: This is a story perfect for sitting around a warm fireplace and listening together. The kind water rat, the vain toad, the enthusiastic mole, and the dignified badger—these four friends' stories are like a melodious song, brimming with happiness and warmth, making us feel the budding hope and love deep within our hearts.
The Wooden Horse of Troy: In the vast and magnificent treasure trove of Greek mythology, the Trojan War is a legendary tale. It is like a golden legend of dreams and the soaring of human spirit; breaking free from ignorance and darkness, the heart and emotions burn with vitality. Despite the alternating tragedies and comedies, it is the true, powerful, and enduring call of the human spirit.