Diverse Voices (Volume on the United States and the Americas)

Author: Xu Xinjia
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Publish Date: 2001-09-14
Features: Humans are the only creatures on Earth that can write. The literatures of different ethnic groups form a rich and diverse cultural landscape on the planet. Like flowers in full bloom, they adorn our spiritual world with beauty and variety. Although the literatures of different countries still face barriers of language and script, this does not hinder us from communicating through translation and absorption. Therefore, we advocate viewing the entire human culture as a diverse and complementary organic system. Each ethnic group draws from this system, learning from one another and mutual enrichment. This process permeates all aspects of world literature, including poetry, prose, and of course, fiction and drama. When you open "Diverse Voices," what unfolds before you is the history, present, and future of American literature. It will guide you through a journey from the long history of the indigenous peoples to the changes in civilization after the discovery of the New World. Traveling through a time tunnel, you will take a vivid and imaginative stroll through the diverse literary corridors of America.