Young Master Classics

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Mother
Gorky (1868—1936), a prominent Soviet writer and literary figure, and one of the world's top ten great writers. His early works combined realism and romanticism. Starting in 1900, he began writing plays and novels, opening a new era in proletarian revolutionary literature with his rich artistic creations. His novel Mother (1906) is one of his finest works. It reflects the Russian revolutionary movement, portrays the image of the mother, and praises her with passion, symbolizing the ultimate victory of the revolution.
The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen (1805—1875), a Danish writer. The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen consists of 168 stories, criticizing social evils, praising the good and pure qualities of the working people, and expressing deep sympathy for their misfortunes. Most of the stories are based on folk tales, blending romanticism and fantasy with realistic descriptions. His writing techniques are diverse, the language vivid, flowing, and beautiful, filled with a rustic charm.
The Gadfly
Evelyn Waugh (1864—1960), a British female writer. Published the novel The Gadfly in 1897. This novel has a wide readership in China and the Soviet Union but was neglected in Britain and the West. It reflects the heroic struggle of 19th-century Italy for national unity and independence. The love story between the gadfly and his girlfriend, Marmalade, is intertwined with the tragic and fierce revolutionary struggles. The plot is thrilling and captivating, with rich philosophical insights and brilliant lines scattered throughout.
La Fontaine's Fables
Jean de La Fontaine (1621—1695), a French fabulist. His representative works include Fables Poétiques and The Fables of La Fontaine, with themes often drawn from Aesop's fables, Greek and Roman tales, and Indian folklore. He frequently uses animal stories to satirize human society, making his fables rich in wisdom. Some dialogues are highly dramatic. "The Wolf and the Lamb" and "The Farmer and the Snake" are among his famous works.
The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World
Jules Verne (1828—1905), a French science fiction writer. His main works include the series The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World, covering everything from Earth to outer space, geology, geography, navigation, and aerospace. His fantasies are often grounded in scientific facts, with some already proven to be fundamentally correct. The language is vivid and flowing, the stories captivating, and his works have had a profound influence on later generations.
The Story of Yashka and Shura
Kosmodemyanskaya, a Russian writer. The Story of Yashka and Shura is a novel told by a mother with love and tears, recounting the growth and ultimate sacrifice of her two children. The plot is twists and turns, thought-provoking.
The Tale of Reynard the Fox
The Tale of Reynard the Fox is a masterpiece of medieval French animal stories and a treasure of world classical literature. Both adults and children are drawn to the realistic animal world and the cunning and deceit of Reynard the Fox in these stories. The author vividly portrays each animal with distinct personalities, reflecting the traits of various figures in feudal society. Through the depiction of the relationships between birds and beasts, he exposes the cruel faces of autocratic rulers, tyrannical nobles, and mean clergy, sharply critiquing the hypocrisy, cruelty, deception, and ignorance of the ruling class.
The Burning Pearl
Miyazawa Kenji (1896—1933), a Japanese poet and fairy tale writer. He began literary in 1924 and spread scientific knowledge in rural areas. After his death, his works gained attention, making him a renowned romantic poet and a famous fairy tale writer. In his poetry, he unites the universe with the individual, pursuing idealism and harmony with nature. His representative works include the poem Spring and the Demon World, the fairy tales The Prosperous Tavern and The Burning Pearl.
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe (1660?—1731), a British novelist. At the age of 59, he began writing novels and published Robinson Crusoe in 1719. The story follows the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who ignores his father's advice, goes to sea to trade in black slaves, gets shipwrecked, and lives on a deserted island for 28 years. On the island, he struggles against nature for survival, rescues a cannibal named Friday, saves the captain of a mutiny, and eventually returns to England, where he becomes wealthy by managing plantations in Brazil. The work reflects the enterprising spirit of the emerging bourgeoisie and has a highly engaging plot.
Born of the Storm
Nikolai Ostrovsky (1904—1936), a Soviet writer. In 1927, he became paralyzed and blind. With extraordinary perseverance, he wrote the novel How the Steel Was Tempered while bedridden and later composed the epic Born of the Storm, which is vivid in language, dramatic in plot, and deeply moving.
The Epics of Homer
Homer, dates unknown. Traditionally considered the author of the ancient Greek epics The Iliad and The Odyssey, revered as the national poet of Greece. He was a blind bard, exceptionally talented, and lived a nomadic life, active around the 8th century BCE. The two epics are collectively known as "The Epics of Homer," each consisting of 24 books. Based on legends, they describe the Trojan War and its aftermath. The scale is grand, the language simple and life-like.
Krylov's Fables
Ivan Krylov (1769—1844), a Russian fabulist. After publishing his first collection of fables in 1809, he published eight more fable poems. His writing is concise, vivid, and reflects the Russian national character. The content often exposes the exploitation of the ruling class, corruption, and advocates hard work and justice.
In the Jungle
Rudyard Kipling (1865—1936), a British novelist and poet. He gained fame with the six-volume short story collection The Plain Tales from the Hills. Many of his poems, essays, short stories, and novels are filled with expansionist themes, earning him the nickname "Empire Poet." His most famous works include In the Jungle and The Second Jungle Book. In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane (1871—1900), an American writer. The Red Badge of Courage examines war from the perspective of a soldier, showcasing individual experiences within it. The unique perspective and profound meaning make it a masterpiece. He also wrote the short story The Open Boat and the poetry collection The Black Riders.