High School Edition - New Humanistic Reader - Peking University Basic Education Library (2)

Author: Cao Wenxuan
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book is a distinctive collection among similar reading materials, one of its features being the inclusion of exquisite contemporary essays alongside some classic masterpieces. It also rarely repeats the selection of beautiful and moving articles. When compiling a humanities reading collection, people often prioritize thought and moral education while neglecting aesthetic and emotional education. The texts selected in this book not only consider the concept of "humanities" but also pay attention to the aspect of "language and literature." Many of the selected articles are rich in linguistic and literary merit. These texts will guide readers to understand what constitutes an article, what makes a good article, how to write effectively, and how to narrate and analyze the world. Here, "humanities" carries a rich and broad meaning, representing a comprehensive concept of humanities. Each unit of the book includes 5–6 articles, with the first two being intensive reading texts and the remaining 3–4 being extensive reading texts. For the intensive reading texts, we have designed "Pre-Reading Predictions" before each article to create a sense of anticipation among students, helping them enter the reading process smoothly. We have also provided marginal annotations for the first two articles in each unit to assist students in thinking critically while reading, broadening their perspectives, and fostering a habit of inquiry. Whether for intensive or extensive reading texts, we have included thought and exercise questions at the end of each article (with "Humanities Thinking and Life Practice" for primary school, "Humanities Thinking and Writing Design" for junior high, and "Humanities Thinking and Understanding Exploration" for senior high). Additionally, we have set aside "Humanities Writing Practice" after each unit to help students engage in deeper reflection and practical exercises after reading, strengthening the connection between reading, writing, and life, thereby making reading more meaningful. The articles selected for The New Humanities Reader are filled with many heart-stirring and profound meanings. Stories of miraculous love, the transparent and pure sky of childhood, the warmth of virtue that nurtures the world, the calm and composed resilience in the face of adversity, the fascinating and colorful landscapes of nature, and the vast and far-reaching prospects of science and technology—all these are woven into the text with a fragrant humanities essence and a deep humanities foundation, captivating and thought-provoking. Beautiful writing is like tea—its fragrance becomes more intense with each sip; it is like a spring—its clarity deepens with each taste; it is like the sea—its depth grows with each exploration; it is like a song—its charm becomes more apparent with each listen. Approach The New Humanities Reader with a heart full of reading, and you will find your own moments of inspiration. In that inspiration, you will realize that you have transformed from a cocoon into a butterfly, fluttering gracefully under the blue sky and in your heart. And then, you too will be the most beautiful.