1, Shan Hai Jing-Author: anonymous
Introduction to the anonymous author of Shan Hai Jing: Anonymous Content Description: Shan Hai Jing is an ancient book in China, which introduces many mountains, rivers and countries in simple language. Its "age" is a mystery, and so is its author. Its content seems to be clear to later readers, but it has strong comparability and uncertainty. Eighteen volumes of Shan Hai Jing-a book * * *. The first five volumes are Nanshan Jing, Xishan Jing, Beishan Jing, Dongshan Jing, Zhongshan Jing, also known as Wuzang Mountain Jing. Each Buddhist sutra is divided into several groups. For example, the first group of Nanshan Jing is called Nanshan Jing, the second group is called Nanci Jing, and so on, with Zhongshan Jing to Zhongci Jing as the most.
Highlight: As one of the oldest extant books, Shan Hai Jing, with its unique narrative style with pictures and texts, pioneered the tradition of compiling books in ancient China. It is like a mine of knowledge, which contains many valuable knowledge such as history, geography, literature, medicine, religion, folk customs, painting art, myths and legends, anecdotes, essays and so on.
2, "Walden"-Author: henry david thoreau
About the author: henry david thoreau, a famous American writer, naturalist, reformer and philosopher. Thoreau was brilliant and wrote more than 20 essays. He is called the founder of nature prose. His prose is concise, powerful, simple, natural and thoughtful, which is unique among American prose in the19th century.
Content abstract: Walden Lake is an excellent book. Serious pollution makes people lose the tranquility of the countryside, so Thoreau's works are read and missed by the whole world. The language is amazing, and the words are flashing, which makes people feel the same and moves my heart. In the dead of night, when all is silent, this book is not obscure, clear and bottomless, and people can't help but be fascinated by it.
Highlight: Walden Lake is considered as the most popular nonfiction work in American literature. Emerson once commented: "Thoreau was a genius. He was a great writer and wrote the best books in his country."