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剪灯新话
明初的文言短篇集,写鬼怪与人间的情事。后来传到朝鲜、日本、越南,各自有仿作。
孟子
孟子与诸侯、学生辩论的记录,七篇。比《论语》长得多:一段往往就是一场完整的论辩,能看见他怎么把对方一步步逼到墙角。
Charlotte Temple
"Charlotte Temple" by Mrs. Rowson is a novel originally published in England in 1791. It tells the story of fifteen-year-old Charlotte Temple, a schoolgirl seduced by a British officer who persuades her to run away with him to America. There, abandoned while pregnant and penniless, Charlotte faces devastating consequences. The novel became a bestseller in America, going through over 200 editions, and belongs to the seduction novel genre that captivated early American readers with its cautionary tale of youthful innocence betrayed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The History and Practice of the Art of Photography
"The History and Practice of the Art of Photography" by Henry Hunt Snelling is a historical and instructional publication written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the methods, techniques, and history underpinning early photographic practices, particularly focusing on the Daguerreotype process and related technologies. It is intended to provide aspiring photographers and Daguerreotypists with comprehensive instructions on successfully practicing this groundbreaking art form. At the start of the book, Snelling expresses the need for a practical guide that addresses the deficiencies of existing English works on photography, particularly for beginners. He introduces the origins and evolution of the art of photography, discussing various key figures and inventions that led to its development. The opening chapters set the foundation for understanding the complex interplay of chemistry and artistry in photography, providing insights into both the historical context of its invention and practical advice for aspiring practitioners looking to delve into the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
西游补
《西游记》的一段插叙:孙悟空被鲭鱼精迷住,在「万镜楼台」里穿行于古人与未来之间,当过阎罗,见过项羽。共十六回,写法接近一场梦。
The Golden Age
"The Golden Age" by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of reminiscences first published in 1895. Through a child's eyes, adults become distant "Olympians" who have forgotten what it means to be young. Grahame captures the perpetual warfare between children and the grown-up world, weaving classical mythology into everyday childhood adventures. Widely praised upon release, this pioneering work explores themes of youth and imagination that would influence later authors like J.M. Barrie, establishing itself as a classic of its genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
尚书
上古的政令和谈话记录,从尧舜到春秋,多是誓、诰、命一类的官方文体。今本分今文和后出的古文两部分,后者的真伪争了一千多年。先秦文献里最难读的一种,字词离后世很远。
颜氏家训
颜之推写给子孙的书,二十篇,讲治家、读书、处世,顺带记了不少南北朝的风俗和语音 —— 后一半是它在文学之外的价值。
Flower Fables
"Flower Fables" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of enchanting tales written in the mid-19th century. These fables explore themes of kindness, love, and moral lessons through the whimsical adventures of fairies and other mystical beings, each story conveying important virtues as they interact with the world around them. The opening portion of "Flower Fables" introduces readers to a vibrant fairyland where fairies gather under the summer moon to share stories. The main fairy, Violet, reveals the plight of her realm, which is threatened by the cruel Frost-King. As she expresses her desire to save the flowers from his cold grasp, the fairies engage in a council to find a solution. Violet bravely volunteers to confront the Frost-King, believing that love can thaw his icy heart. This sets the stage for a tale about the power of love and sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of compassion and selflessness in overcoming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Tom Sawyer Abroad
"Tom Sawyer Abroad" by Mark Twain is a novel published in 1894. Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim accidentally stow away on a futuristic hot air balloon bound for Europe. After the ship's owner falls overboard during a storm, the trio finds themselves sailing solo across uncharted skies. Their journey takes an unexpected turn toward Africa, where they encounter lions, robbers, and ancient wonders like the Pyramids and Sphinx in this parody of Jules Verne-style adventure tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a satirical novella published in 1884. Set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, the story follows a Square who encounters beings from other dimensions. Through his journey from Flatland to higher and lower dimensional worlds, the novella explores both the mathematical concept of dimensions and critiques Victorian society's rigid class and gender hierarchies. Unable to convince others of what he's witnessed, the Square faces imprisonment for preaching forbidden truths about reality beyond two dimensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a satirical novella published in 1884. The story takes place in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, where social status is determined by the number of one's sides. When a Square encounters beings from other dimensions—including a one-dimensional Lineland and a three-dimensional Spaceland—his understanding of reality is profoundly challenged. Through this imaginative premise, Abbott satirizes Victorian class and gender hierarchies while exploring the concept of dimensions beyond human perception. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
陶庵梦忆
张岱在明亡之后回忆旧日的园林、戏班、茶、灯和节庆。短章一百多篇。
The Time Machine
"The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novella published in 1895. A Victorian scientist known as the Time Traveller journeys to the year 802,701, where he discovers humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the childlike Eloi and the savage Morlocks. This groundbreaking work popularized the concept of time travel and coined the term "time machine." Wells crafts a haunting vision of the future that explores class divisions and social inequality, taking readers on an unforgettable adventure through time's darkest possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Song of Hiawatha
"The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic poem published in 1855. Written in trochaic tetrameter, it tells the fictional adventures of Ojibwe warrior Hiawatha and his tragic love for Minnehaha, a Dakota woman. Set near Lake Superior's Pictured Rocks, the poem follows Hiawatha from childhood through heroic deeds including slaying an evil magician, inventing written language, and discovering corn. The story culminates with the arrival of Christian missionaries and Hiawatha's mysterious departure westward into the sunset. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The call of the wild
"The Call of the Wild" by Jack London is an adventure novel published in 1903. Buck, a powerful dog living comfortably in California, is stolen and sold into service as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush. Thrust into the brutal Yukon wilderness, he must fight to survive among other dogs and harsh masters. As Buck endures the unforgiving environment, he grows increasingly primitive, shedding his domesticated life and answering an ancient instinct that pulls him toward something wild and primal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Through the Looking-Glass
"Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is a novel published in 1871. When Alice climbs through a mirror into a fantastical world, she discovers everything is reversed—including logic itself. In this chess-themed realm, running keeps you stationary, walking away brings you closer, and nursery-rhyme characters come alive. Alice encounters peculiar beings including the severe Red Queen, quarrelsome twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and the opinionated Humpty Dumpty. Like its beloved predecessor, this sequel blends absurdist adventure with unforgettable imagery and phrases that remain part of our language today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Poison Belt
"The Poison Belt" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a science fiction novel written in 1913. Professor Challenger summons his companions to his Sussex home with urgent instructions to bring oxygen. He has discovered that Earth is moving into a belt of poisonous ether that threatens to suffocate all life. Sealed in a single room with oxygen cylinders, the group watches helplessly as the world outside succumbs to the deadly phenomenon, leaving them to face an uncertain fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
In the Days When the World Was Wide, and Other Verses
"In the Days When the World Was Wide, and Other Verses" by Henry Lawson is a poetry collection published in 1896. This debut volume captures the Australian landscape and spirit through widely anthologized works including "The Free Selector's Daughter" and "Andy's Gone with Cattle." The collection also features Lawson's contributions to his famous literary dispute with Banjo Paterson in The Bulletin magazine. Critics praised Lawson's authentic local color and his ability to give voice to the silent wanderers of Australia's plains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
"A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas" by Charles Dickens is a novella published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy miser who despises Christmas. Through supernatural visits from four ghosts—Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future—Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation. This beloved tale has become one of Dickens's most famous works, adapted countless times across virtually every medium and performance genre since its publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Alexander's Bridge
"Alexander's Bridge" by Willa Cather is a novel first published in 1912. Bartley Alexander is a world-renowned bridge builder caught in a midlife crisis. Though married to Winifred in Boston, he rekindles a romance with former lover Hilda Burgoyne in London. Torn between two worlds, Bartley struggles with guilt and honor as his double life unravels. Meanwhile, a bridge project in Canada demands his attention, setting the stage for a devastating convergence of personal and professional crises. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
菜根谭
洪应明的语录体小品,三百多条,每条一两句,儒释道杂糅。适合随手翻,不适合从头读到尾。
An International Episode
"An International Episode" by Henry James is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows two young Englishmen, Lord Lambeth and Percy Beaumont, as they travel to the United States and navigate their experiences in an unfamiliar cultural landscape, filled with vivid descriptions of American society and the contrast with their British roots. The opening of the novel introduces the two travelers as they arrive in New York during the sweltering heat of summer, providing a detailed portrayal of their reactions to the bustling, vibrant city. The chapter describes their journey through Broadway, their observations of the local customs, people, and the overwhelming nature of the American lifestyle. They meet Mr. J.L. Westgate, an American who represents the welcoming yet foreign nature of their new environment. As they acclimate to their surroundings, the young men contemplate their plans and interactions, hinting at future adventures that will develop as they are introduced to Newport society, where the complexities of social norms and personal relationships will play a central role in their experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Touchstone
"The Touchstone" by Edith Wharton is a novella published in 1900. Stephen Glennard faces financial ruin and cannot afford to marry the woman he loves. In desperation, he sells intimate letters written to him by Margaret Aubyn, a now-deceased famous author who once pursued him. The sale brings wealth and marriage, but mounting guilt over his betrayal threatens to destroy everything he has gained through this act of treachery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a children's novel published in 1865. When a curious girl named Alice spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she tumbles down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary fantasy world filled with peculiar anthropomorphic creatures. This pioneering work of literary nonsense plays with logic and language, creating a whimsical tale that delights both children and adults. Illustrated by John Tenniel, it helped transform children's literature from didactic instruction to pure entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
周易
六十四卦,每卦一段卦爻辞,本是占卜用的辞书;后附《易传》十篇,把卦象讲成一套关于变化的说法。这里收的是经传合编的通行本。原文极简,历代注解比它长几十倍。
断鸿零雁记
苏曼殊的自叙体小说,写一个僧人在日本和中国之间的身世与情事。
人间词话
王国维论词的札记,提出「境界」这个说法。一百多条,每条几十字。
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a Gothic horror novella published in 1886. When London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde, he uncovers a disturbing mystery. This defining work of Gothic horror explores the duality of human nature, examining how good and evil can intertwine within a single person. The story's impact endures today, with "Jekyll and Hyde" becoming synonymous with those who possess hidden, shocking darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a Gothic horror novella published in 1886. When London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde, he uncovers a disturbing mystery. This defining work of Gothic horror explores the duality of human nature and has profoundly influenced popular culture, making "Jekyll and Hyde" synonymous with hidden evil beneath respectable appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke
"The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke" by Rupert Brooke is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, showcasing the work of a young British poet whose life was tragically cut short during World War I. The collection reflects Brooke's vivid emotions and rich sensibilities, presenting themes of love, nature, mortality, and the quest for meaning in life. His poetry is characterized by a freshness that resonates with the intensity of youth as well as a thoughtful engagement with existential questions. The opening of the collection introduces Brooke’s vibrant personality through his early poems, portraying a deep appreciation for life and its fleeting pleasures. In the initial pieces, the themes of love and beauty intermingle with a keen awareness of mortality, suggesting a conflict between the joy of living and the inevitability of death. Furthermore, the introduction highlights Brooke's vivid sensory language and unique insights, positioning him as a vital voice in early 20th-century poetry.
The Man from Snowy River
"The Man from Snowy River" by A. B. Paterson is a poem first published in 1890. It tells the story of a daring horseback pursuit through the Australian mountain ranges to recapture a prizewinning racehorse's colt living among wild brumbies. When the horses descend a treacherous slope, all riders abandon the chase except one young man, who fearlessly spurs his small horse down the dangerous descent. This thrilling tale of bravery and horsemanship became a defining work of Australian identity during the nation's path toward independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Tom Sawyer, Detective
"Tom Sawyer, Detective" by Mark Twain is a novel published in 1896. The story follows Tom Sawyer as he attempts to solve a mysterious murder, serving as a playful parody of the popular detective novels of its era. Narrated by Huck Finn in his distinctive first-person voice, this sequel to Twain's beloved earlier works brings the iconic characters into a new adventure filled with intrigue and suspense in small-town America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences
"Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences" by René Descartes is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise published in 1637. Descartes confronts skepticism by doubting everything to discover incontrovertible truth. This approach leads him to his famous conclusion "I think, therefore I am." He presents four precepts for arriving at genuine knowledge, starting from the simplest ideas and building systematically. The work establishes foundations for modern philosophy and natural sciences, introducing reasoning methods that would revolutionize Western thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Common Sense
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine is a pamphlet published in January 1776 advocating independence from Great Britain for the Thirteen Colonies. Written in clear, persuasive prose, Paine presents moral and political arguments to encourage common people to fight for egalitarian government. Published anonymously at the American Revolution's beginning, it became an immediate sensation—the best-selling American title of all time. Paine connected independence with Protestant beliefs and structured his work like a sermon, making the first serious case for full independence when reconciliation still dominated colonial thinking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Daisy Miller: A Study
"Daisy Miller: A Study" by Henry James is a novella published in 1878. It follows the beautiful American Daisy Miller as she captivates Frederick Winterbourne, a sophisticated expatriate, during their encounters in Switzerland and Italy. Her free-spirited flirtatiousness clashes with rigid European social conventions, scandalizing the American expatriate community. As Daisy grows closer to a questionable Italian suitor, Winterbourne struggles between his attraction to her and society's disapproval. The story explores cultural prejudices and asks whether Daisy's unconventional behavior reflects innocent American spontaneity or something more troubling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
论语
孔子和弟子的对话记录,二十篇,由弟子及再传弟子陆续编成。每条几十字,前后不连贯,也不成体系 —— 它是一本语录,不是一部著作。
楚辞
屈原、宋玉等人的作品加上汉人的仿作,由王逸编定并作注。《离骚》《九歌》《天问》最有名。句中多「兮」字,和《诗经》的四言是两种声音。
野草
鲁迅的散文诗二十三篇,1924 到 1926 年写成。多用梦的形式,句子短,意思不直说。
沉沦
郁达夫的短篇集,同名的一篇写一个留日学生的孤独和欲望,发表时引起很大争论。