Sleeping and Unearthing: Exquisite Translations and Appreciations of Masterpieces from Foreign Literature (Volume on Russian Literature)

Author: Zang Chuanxin translated by Wang Li ping
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Publishing Date: 2003-06-17
Features: This book, with its content drawn from renowned Russian literary masterpieces, may differ in its selection methods and perspective for collecting works due to some new insights. However, after reading it, readers might say, "This is truly a masterpiece." First, the selection method is divided into the following five sequences: "Author Introduction," second is "Work Title," third is "Translation," fourth is "Preface," and fifth, the last, is "Appreciation." This method can be termed "enjoyable for both the refined and the popular," catering to both general readers with basic knowledge and the needs of young students. Second, the selection angle primarily considers both art and thought. The focus on thought highlights the characteristics of the era. A good work must first be a treasure in art to be passed down through the ages. Most of the works selected here are translations by the author from the 1990s, with some revisions made for this edition. The "Appreciation" in this book is also an example of discarding formalist literary doctrines. It delves into the connotations of the works and analyzes them from an aesthetic perspective. Each piece of appreciation is meticulously crafted by the author, resembling short, elegant prose, filled with rich poetic imagery and vibrant colors.