Voltaire's shocking wit and biting portrayal of the eighteenthcentury church and aristocracy are now showcased in a newtranslation of Candide, a bestseller in its time and essentialreading for a deeper understanding of Voltaire and Enlightenmentthought. Preserving the text's provocative nature as well as itsaccuracy, Daniel Gordon has paid special attention to improving notonly the rendering of particular words, but to Voltaire's semanticovertones by amplifying the book's innuendo, enhancing Candide'sreadability and ensuring that readers will not miss bold featuresof the story. The introduction places Candide and Voltaire in theirhistorical context, relating the complexities of Voltaire's life tothe events, philosophy, and characters of Candide, showingprecisely why the Enlightenment is known as the Age ofVoltaire.

Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and EricRasmussen provide a fresh new edition of Richard II,chronologically the first of the eight plays in Shakespeare’sHistory Cycle, which marks the beginning of a great schism withinthe nobility of England that will leave the nation riven by bloodyconflict for the next hundred years. This volume also includes morethan a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: ? an original Introduction to Richard II ? incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital factsabout the work ? commentary on past and current productions based on interviewswith leading directors, actors, and designers ? photographs of key RSC productions ? an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronologyof his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers,these modern and accessible editions from the Royal ShakespeareCompany set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for thetwenty-first

在线阅读本书 An immensely popular bestseller upon its publication in 1905, The House of Mirth was Edith Wharton’s first great novel.Set among the elegant brownstones of New York City and opulentcountry houses like gracious Bellomont on the Hudson, the novelcreates a satiric portrayal of what Wharton herself called “asociety of irresponsible pleasure-seekers” with a precisioncomparable to that of Proust. And her brilliant and complexcharacterization of the doomed Lily Bart, whose stunning beauty anddependence on marriage for economic survival reduce her to adecorative object, becomes an incisive commentary on the nature andstatus of women in that society. From her tragic attraction tobachelor lawyer Lawrence Selden to her desperate relationship withsocial-climbing Rosedale, Lily is all too much a product of theworld indicated by the title, a phrase taken from Ecclesiastes:“The heart of fools is in the house of mirth.” For it is Lily’svery specialness that threatens the elegance and f

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Vishnu, the odd-job man in a Bombay apartment block, lies dying on the staircase landing. In his fevered state, he looks back on his love affair with the seductive Padmini. This title blends Hindu mythology with closely observed social detail and even a dash of Bollywood sparkle. Winner of the 2001 Discover Great New Writers Award and the 2002 Society of Author's McKitterick Prize.

“开卷闲话”是《开卷》中的专栏之一，已陆续结集出版7册，每次出书前都会请几位学界名流写些文字，或序或跋，为结集助兴，如此下来，这些序跋竟也有了50余篇，于是便又有了子聪编著的《开卷闲话序跋集》。序跋的作者同时也是《开卷》的作者，来新夏、舒芜、陈子善、止庵、钟叔河、黄宗江、黄裳、苏叔阳??这些名家一直坚持为刊物撰写稿件，见证了《开卷》的风雨历程，没有他们的支持，也便没有《开卷》的延续，读书界也便少了一道独特的风景线。这些文字带给读者许多历史文化的信息，开卷有益。

《且听风吟》获1979年“群像”文学新人奖，这是一部耐人回味的成功之作，小说描写“我”在酒吧喝酒，去卫生间时看到一少女醉倒在地，便将其护送回家，因担心?出事陪其过夜。翌日晨少女发现自己身上一丝不挂，斥责“我”侮辱了她，“我”有口难辨?。几天后的一次偶遇，使得两人开始交往，逐渐亲密。大学暑假结束时“我”即将回东京，?两人一起到海边，交谈过程中不时陷入沉默。“等我意识到时，她早已哭了。我用手抚摸她?泪水涟涟的脸颊，搂过她的肩”。于是“我”油然涌起温馨恬适的心情。小说洋溢着?莫可名状的感伤，达到了妙不可言的艺术

Ranked among the classic novels of the English language andthe inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early workof H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest fromreviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They wanted toknow more about the wondrous possibilities of science shown in hisfirst book, "The Time Machine, "not its potential for misuse andterror. In "The Island of Dr. Moreau" a shipwrecked gentleman namedEdward Prendick, stranded on a Pacific island lorded over by thenotorious Dr. Moreau, confronts dark secrets, strange creatures,and a reason to run for his life. While this riveting tale wasintended to be a commentary on evolution, divine creation, and thetension between human nature and culture, modern readers familiarwith genetic engineering will marvel at Wells's prediction of theethical issues raised by producing "smarter" human beings orbringing back extinct species. These levels of interpretation add arichness to Prendick's adventures on Dr. Moreau's island o

本书是法国 作家、批评家 ·索莱尔斯对巴特的回忆录。巴特与索莱尔斯的友谊持续了一生。1980年3月26日,巴特离世,索莱尔斯万分悲痛。很多年之后,他才抑制哀伤,提笔写下对巴特的回忆。 本书即是这些回忆文章的结集。在本书中,索莱尔斯的回忆文章共有两篇:《友谊》记叙了他与巴特的相知相识,尤其是二人20世纪在同一知识阵 并肩作战的故事,这篇文章也对巴特诸多重要著作进行了回顾和评论;《R.B.》 像是《友谊》的延续,但有所不同的是,这篇文章 侧重对巴特的批判性思想进行分析,并对照当下的情况,说明巴特思想的重要性。

“开卷闲话”是《开卷》中的专栏之一，已陆续结集出版7册，每次出书前都会请几位学界名流写些文字，或序或跋，为结集助兴，如此下来，这些序跋竟也有了50余篇，于是便又有了子聪编著的《开卷闲话序跋集》。序跋的作者同时也是《开卷》的作者，来新夏、舒芜、陈子善、止庵、钟叔河、黄宗江、黄裳、苏叔阳??这些名家一直坚持为刊物撰写稿件，见证了《开卷》的风雨历程，没有他们的支持，也便没有《开卷》的延续，读书界也便少了一道独特的风景线。这些文字带给读者许多历史文化的信息，开卷有益。

From the author who gave us THE SCARLET LETTER and THE HOUSEOF THE SEVEN GABLES, here is a comprehensive selection of hisbest short stories, including: Endicott and the Red Cross Young Goodman Brown Earth's Holocaust Ethan Brand My Kinsman, Major Molineux And more!

《萍水生风》是老五和白水两位作者的天作之合，图文互动。内容从品读《史记》、《金瓶梅》、到品读汪曾祺，再到品杂书、品杂事，一文一图，小品文配小品画，相映成趣。写者文字老辣，调侃中见深刻；画者风趣幽默，画面简洁却极其传神，如此珠联璧合，使本书知识性、可读性和收藏性兼具，颇值得向书友 。

Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussenprovide a fresh new edition of this scathing account of manners andmatrimony—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusivefeatures, including: ? an original Introduction to The Taming of theShrew ? incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysiswith vital facts about the work ? commentary on past and current productionsbased on interviews with leading directors, actors, anddesigners ? photographs of key RSC productions ? an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical careerand chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, andgeneral readers, these modern and accessible editions from theRoyal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespeareanliterature for the twenty-first century.

本书是法国 作家、批评家 ·索莱尔斯对巴特的回忆录。巴特与索莱尔斯的友谊持续了一生。1980年3月26日,巴特离世,索莱尔斯万分悲痛。很多年之后,他才抑制哀伤,提笔写下对巴特的回忆。 本书即是这些回忆文章的结集。在本书中,索莱尔斯的回忆文章共有两篇:《友谊》记叙了他与巴特的相知相识,尤其是二人20世纪在同一知识阵 并肩作战的故事,这篇文章也对巴特诸多重要著作进行了回顾和评论;《R.B.》 像是《友谊》的延续,但有所不同的是,这篇文章 侧重对巴特的批判性思想进行分析,并对照当下的情况,说明巴特思想的重要性。

Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde enquatre-vingts jours) is a classic adventure novel by the Frenchwriter Jules Verne, first published in 1872. In the story, PhileasFogg of London and his newly-employed French valet Passepartoutattempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a ￡20,000 wagerset by his friends at the Reform Club. Publisher Comments: Jules Verne Great excitement and awe greeted its publication in1873, and today Around the World in Eighty Days remains JulesVerne’s most successful novel. A daring wager by the eccentric andmysterious Englishman Phileas Fogg that he can circle the globe injust eighty days initiates this marvelous travelogue and excitingsuspense story. Together with his manservant, Passepartout, Foggmakes a breathless world tour, overcoming wild misadventures andfinding time to rescue a beautiful Indian maharani from a burningfuneral pyre—all the while restlessly pursued by a bumblingdetective called Mr. Fix. Realistically utilizing nearly everymean

本书是法国 作家、批评家 ·索莱尔斯对巴特的回忆录。巴特与索莱尔斯的友谊持续了一生。1980年3月26日,巴特离世,索莱尔斯万分悲痛。很多年之后,他才抑制哀伤,提笔写下对巴特的回忆。 本书即是这些回忆文章的结集。在本书中,索莱尔斯的回忆文章共有两篇:《友谊》记叙了他与巴特的相知相识,尤其是二人20世纪在同一知识阵 并肩作战的故事,这篇文章也对巴特诸多重要著作进行了回顾和评论;《R.B.》 像是《友谊》的延续,但有所不同的是,这篇文章 侧重对巴特的批判性思想进行分析,并对照当下的情况,说明巴特思想的重要性。

At the beginning of Pudd'nhead Wilson a young slavewoman, fearing for her infant's son's life, exchanges herlight-skinned child with her master's. From this rathersimple premise Mark Twain fashioned one of his most entertaining,funny, yet biting novels. On its surface, Pudd'nheadWilson possesses all the elements of an engrossingnineteenth-century mystery: reversed identities, ahorrible crime, an eccentric detective, a suspenseful courtroomdrama, and a surprising, unusual solution. Yet it is nota mystery novel. Seething with the undercurrents ofantebellum southern culture, the book is a savage indictment inwhich the real criminal is society, and racial prejudice andslavery are the crimes. Written in 1894, Pudd'nheadWilson glistens with characteristic Twain humor, with suspense,and with pointed irony: a gem among the author's laterworks.

The dramatic concluding months of The Wars of the Rosesprovide the setting for Shakespeare’s incomparable saga of powerand intrigue. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and EricRasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars,this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts andauthoritative notes from William Shakespeare: CompleteWorks. Each play includes an Introduction as well as anoverview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career; commentary on past andcurrent productions based on interviews with leading directors,actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about thework; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; andblack-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers,these modern and accessible editions set a new standard inShakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

《萍水生风》是老五和白水两位作者的天作之合，图文互动。内容从品读《史记》、《金瓶梅》、到品读汪曾祺，再到品杂书、品杂事，一文一图，小品文配小品画，相映成趣。写者文字老辣，调侃中见深刻；画者风趣幽默，画面简洁却极其传神，如此珠联璧合，使本书知识性、可读性和收藏性兼具，颇值得向书友 。

《萍水生风》是老五和白水两位作者的天作之合，图文互动。内容从品读《史记》、《金瓶梅》、到品读汪曾祺，再到品杂书、品杂事，一文一图，小品文配小品画，相映成趣。写者文字老辣，调侃中见深刻；画者风趣幽默，画面简洁却极其传神，如此珠联璧合，使本书知识性、可读性和收藏性兼具，颇值得向书友 。