Thoreau's writing is serene, thought-provoking, and has a calming power, and Govin was very careful about this when translating. In order to ensure that the artistic conception in Thoreau's article can be expressed, some words in the original work are not translated literally, but are described in beautiful and elegant words, and it can be said that his translation perfectly inherits the concept of the older generation of literary translators such as Lu Xun, Fu Lei, Ba Jin, Xiao Qian, etc., that is, pay attention to the connotation and writing of the original work, not just a dry literal translation, which is far stronger than some so-called famous translators in later generations.

Even if the current Govyn returns to later generations, his translation level is among the best in China.

After flipping through the entire book in a flash, Govin returned to the editor's note in front of the table of contents, and he was moved by the editor's note.

The "Towards the Future" book series has met with readers.

She embodies our hearts and expectations.

We expect her to: show the ever-changing face of contemporary natural and social sciences; reflect the tortuous path of human understanding and pursuit of truth; Record the thoughts of this generation on the fate of the motherland and the future of mankind.

Our times are unusual. The scientific and technological revolution of the 20 th century is rapidly and profoundly changing the social life and mode of existence of mankind. There is an urgent sense of urgency that a challenging, ever-changing future must be taken seriously. It is precisely at this historical juncture that the Chinese nation has begun another real rejuvenation in its long history.

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Marx famously said: "As soon as the lightning bolt of thought really hits this untouched garden of the people, the Germans will be liberated and become people." "Today, the lightning of thought that illuminates our nation. It is the combination of Marxism, the scientific spirit, and the fine traditions of our nation. And the innovation that began there!

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We have genuine feelings. I will give this passage to the readers of the "Book Series" first, hoping that the majority of readers will care about her, criticize her, and help her.

Make her our common cause.

This dedication allowed Govin to vaguely see such a picture: in the glimmer of dawn, a group of people standing up from the ruins, with childish and stumbling steps, began to trek towards the future.

It is precisely because of so many people who are working hard for their ideals and hopes like Sanlian people that this great era has been achieved!

Eighties. It is indeed an age of innocence where even the dark clouds are studded with idealistic Phnom Penh!

Gently putting down the "Walden" in his hand, Govin looked up at Xiao Qian and Long Shao with a hint of respect.

Xiao Qian had already returned to the chair behind his desk, and he was slowly looking at a new book in his hand. Long Shao sat in Xiao Qian's previous position, and when he saw that Ge Wen was looking over, he made a silent gesture.

Govin nodded silently, then went to look at the other books on the coffee table.

"The Discovery of Man", "The Limit to Growth", "The Exciting Age", "GEB - An Eternal Golden Belt", "Modern Physics and Oriental Mysticism", "Reality and Choice", "Exploration and the World", "The Invisible Hand", "Behind the Appearance of History", "Let the Light of Science Illuminate Yourself", I think that the ten books on this coffee table, plus my own "Walden" and the one in Mr. Xiao Qian's hand, are the "Towards the Future" series that Long Shao said.

Govin picked up a book casually and read the cover of "Exciting Times", written by Li Xingmin. The subtitle is "Historical Investigation and Philosophical Discussion of the Physics Revolution at the Turn of the Century".

Broadly flipping through it, this book is about the revolution in physics at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The author has an understanding of the background, causes, process, and outcome of this revolution, as well as the heavy events and key characters in it. The use of detailed historical materials to make a vivid and detailed description. Then, from a philosophical perspective, this revolution is analyzed and summarized in a pertinent and unique way, and a series of evaluations and opinions that are different from the traditional viewpoint are put forward.

In his previous life, Govin liked to read, and he couldn't read a lot of miscellaneous books such as astronomy, geography, history, politics, etc., especially in the days when he was in Ba's hometown, he even read many books at home and abroad. Therefore, when it comes to his historical and philosophical accomplishments, it can be said that he is outstanding and invincible among his peers of the younger generation. But now even Govin has to be amazed by the talent of Li Xingmin, the author of "The Exciting Age", which is not only academically innovative, but also insightful in thought.

It can also be seen that the quality of the "Towards the Future Series" of Joint Publishing is high.

Once this series of books is released, it will definitely cause a huge sensation.

Govin thought secretly.

At this time, he didn't expect that this series of books was not at all a simple sensation that could be fully described. This series of books, which concentrates the thoughts of China's best intellectuals in the 80s, represents the most cutting-edge thinking of China's ideological emancipation at this time.

In previous lives, the first volume of the series began in 1984 and a new one was published every year until 1988, with a total of 74 copies published. And these 74 books to the future are the textbooks of the life of a generation of young people after the end www.biquge.info of the Culture, Great, and Revolution, and enlightened an entire generation. It is this series of books that has liberated a generation of young students from the one-line formulaic preaching of the world and history in the past, and has also created a large number of radical and young people who yearn for the West. Yes, the reason why several events in the late 80s and even the late 80s were so big was probably one of the factors that contributed to the spread of ideas contained in some of the books in this series.

And this is the fundamental reason why this series of books will be set as ** in a certain period of history.

It is important to know that the compilation of this series of books is not easy. First of all, it is necessary to ensure that the selected book series must have a certain degree of ideology and innovation, and secondly, it must have practical functions and popularity, such a standard is not at all the result that can be taken out in just a few years. Therefore, this series of books gradually appeared shoddy, and the result of forcibly forcing it was to make this series of books slowly change its taste, which not only failed to achieve the effect of enlightening readers, but also caused bad results.

If Govin really could have predicted the prophet, I am afraid that he would not even have his translation of Walden published at this moment. will also ask Xiao Qian to strictly review the selection criteria for this series of books. Or simply stop publishing the series.

Pity. Govin is not perfect, and his knowledge of historical progress is superficial.

The wheel of history still maintains the huge inertia given by the times, slowly, along the existing trajectory, behind which are a series of uneven imprints.

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After reading the other books on the coffee table for a long time, Ge Wen couldn't help but sigh at Long Shao: "This series of books is so well compiled, there are social sciences and natural sciences, and there are foreign translations and original works. Just like an encyclopedia, it has crossed the limitations of disciplines, ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, and is simply a feast of ideas and a palace of academics! ”

The editorial board of this series of books to the future is the editors of Sanlian Bookstore, and Ge Wen saw that there were not only the names of Xiao Qian and Long Shao, but also the names of Tu Changshen, and it could also be seen here that this series had been compiled for a long time.

"The spirit of your Sanlian people is just like what ** said, 'dare to go to the moon for nine days, dare to go down to the five seas to catch turtles', which is extremely magnificent!"

"Hehe, this is just the first series." Hear Govyn's approval. Long Shao was very happy, "Our plan is to publish this set of "Towards the Future Series" for a hundred miles!" ”

"A hundred? How many years will that take to complete? Hear Long Shao's introduction. Govin was stunned. Even if 20 books were to be published every year, it would take five years to complete them. Moreover, if the compilation standard of this series is such as "The Exciting Age", it will definitely take a long time, considering that the first series of books on the coffee table is only 12 works in total.

"If people want to live seriously, in addition to not telling lies, they must also have beliefs and ideals. I think that as China becomes more and more open up, there will be more and more outstanding young scholars like Xiao Ge, and more and more authors will go to the future. Xiao Qian just finished reading the book in his hand, and when he heard Govine's exclamation, he said with a smile.

"That's right, I'm confident that I will be able to publish all of this series within 10 years!" Long Shao made an oath to Xiao Qian.

"Uncle Long, didn't my series of articles on the rise of great powers be bought by the "Reading" magazine for publication, you and Tu Changshen should talk about it, and when the second series of books was compiled, "The Rise of Great Powers" should also be compiled into the book series." Hearing Long Shao's words, Ge Wen was also agitated, thinking of the radio he listened to yesterday, he said to Long Shaojian.

"Okay, your "Rise of Great Powers" discusses the development of developed countries, and provides historical and civilizational resources that can be used for the rise of China from a certain aspect. It's very much in line with the main body of the book series going to the future! Long Shao's eyes lit up.

"Huh." Xiao Qian nodded approvingly. Then he asked, "Xiao Ge, did you listen to the broadcast of the Central People's Radio yesterday?" It's about the rise of great powers. ”

"yes, I heard you." Govyn nodded.

"How does it feel? I was involved in the proofreading of the radio program. Speaking of which, this show still has a lot of hard work on my part. ”

"Huh?"

"Before the National Day, Comrade He Jingzhi of ****** decided to broadcast "The Rise of a Great Power" on the Central People's Radio as a special program for the National Day, and at that time, many experts in Beijing were organized to conduct a political review of your article, and I was one of them......" Seeing Ge Wen's puzzled look, Xiao Qian asked a little strangely, "Didn't you receive a letter from Comrade He Jingzhi?" ”

"No, if it weren't for your constant words, I would have been wondering about broadcasting."

"This ...... I guess the letter was delayed on the way. ”

While complaining about the backwardness of China's postal system, Xiao Qian began to explain the situation to Govin in detail.

The 35 th anniversary of the National Day military parade is of great significance, and all parts of the country have prepared various activities to present gifts to the party and the people. As early as the beginning of Gewen's publication of "The Rise of a Great Power", Mr. He Jingzhi contacted the editorial department of "Reader" in Gansu, and later, after getting all the manuscripts of "The Rise of a Great Power", he decided to broadcast "The Rise of a Great Power" on the Central People's Radio. Before the recording, Mr. He Jingzhi also summoned some historical experts and cultural scholars in Beijing to proofread "The Rise of a Great Power", and Xiao Qian was one of them. Therefore, the Central People's Radio is not an infringement as Gewen believes, and Mr. He Jingzhi has already issued an article to the "Reader" to inform him of this matter, and he has also written a letter to Gowen. Perhaps because of the long distance, and the fact that Govin had traveled from Shanghai to Beijing, the letter was delayed. (To be continued.) )

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