Cool autumn.

Author: Li Wenjun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of autobiographical essays by the author, covering the period from his birth in 1930 to his graduation in 1952. Generally, those who write memoirs are often influential figures of their time, having personally experienced or witnessed significant historical moments and holding considerable sway over society or a particular industry, thus attracting readers to delve into their stories. The author of this book, Li Wenjun, is a renowned translator and expert in American literature and Faulkner studies. He was also the editor-in-chief of World Literature, a magazine often referred to as the "cradle of Chinese translators," and holds a and wide influence in both the translation community and the field of foreign literature in China. In this book, the author vividly recounts his journey from birth to university and his early foray into the translation of foreign literature, offering readers an insight into the growth of an ordinary child. More importantly, the author stays closely tied to the social context of the time, observing people, events, and things through the eyes of a child, thereby painting a vivid picture of a child's world and truly achieving what the author strives for: "seeing the whole world from a grain of sand."