1. "Bacon's Life"
"Bacon's Life" is a collection of essays by the famous British politician, thinker and empirical philosopher Bacon in the 17th century. "Bacon's Life" "Also known as "Bacon's Essays", after it was first published in the UK, it became very popular because of its beautiful writing, concise sentences, meaningful interest, and exquisite aphorisms. It has been reprinted many times and has not faded for more than 400 years. It has been translated into the world's most popular book. Almost all text.
In 2000, it was also selected as one of the ten most beloved books by the American public. Together with "Essays of Montaigne" and "Thoughts of Pascal", it is known as the three classics of modern European philosophical prose.
2. "Essays of Montaigne"
"Essays of Montaigne" is a collection of essays written by the French humanist writer Michel Montaigne. It was divided into three volumes from 1580 to 1587. Volumes were published successively in France.
The content of this work is all-encompassing, integrating book knowledge and life experience. It is a collection of various knowledge in the 16th century and is known as the "philosophy of life".
With a wise man’s perspective, Montaigne examines all living beings in the world in his works, reflects on and explores people and life, affirms human values ??and desires, criticizes the church and feudal system, advocates breaking classical authority, and is full of human nature Humanistic ideas of freedom and scientific knowledge.
3. "Thoughts"
"Thoughts" is a collection of philosophical essays written by Blaise Pascal, a French mathematical scientist and thinker in the 17th century. It was first published in 1670.
The whole book reflects Pascal's theological and philosophical thoughts. The author inherits the tradition of rationalism and conducts in-depth discussions on issues such as human nature, life, society, philosophy and religion. In this book, the author discusses issues in a romantic way of thinking, with sparks of thought flashing everywhere, and more Many of the questions and aphorisms are thought-provoking.
4. "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore"
"From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" is a retrospective essay written by Lu Xun in 1926 about his interesting childhood life. The article was included in "Morning Blossoms Plucked at Dusk". The full text describes two major scenic spots with different tones and charms: Baicao Garden and Sanwei Bookstore.
The author writes about Baicao Garden, focusing on "fun", using line drawing techniques and simple and vivid words to describe a children's paradise with endless fun, interspersed with the legend of "Beautiful Snake" and winter snow. The story of catching birds on the ground combines movement and stillness, is well detailed, and is endlessly interesting.
Sanwei Bookstore is a completely different world. The author vividly describes the stale atmosphere of Sanwei Bookstore, saying that it is "known as the most severe book school in the city", where children are subjected to The constraints of rules.
However, the author did not describe the Sanwei Bookstore as lifeless. Instead, the author used the narration of two short stories through the narration of two short stories in which the students sneaked into the back garden to play in the break, and the old private school teacher was absorbed in reading in class. The Sanwei Bookstore is full of humor and reflects the irrepressible joyful nature of children. This prose was selected as junior high school Chinese, People's Education Press seventh grade (volume 2).
5. "Back View"
"Back View" is a retrospective essay written by the modern writer Zhu Ziqing in 1925. This prose describes the situation when the author left Nanjing to go to Peking University. His father took him to Pukou Railway Station, took care of him on the train, and bought oranges for him.
What impressed me most deeply in the author’s mind was his father’s back as he climbed up and down the platform while buying oranges for him. The author uses simple words to express the father's love for his children in a profound, delicate and sincere way, and shows the father's care and love from ordinary events.