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For millennia, Confucius and Confucianism have influenced China not only in politics, economics, and culture, but also in the behavior and way of thinking of the Chinese people. This book begins with Confucius's life, reviewing the basic ideas and development of Confucius and the Confucian school, introducing how Confucianism gradually became the dominant ideology in ancient China.

The story recounts the various experiences of the protagonist, Sarah. "I" meet her during a nearly seven-hour air journey, and she tells "me" about her journey of learning to ride as she approached forty. This journey is filled with glory, hope, love, optimism, and a touch of sadness and loss. She perseveres in learning equestrianism, challenging herself, and deeply cherishes the joy of living with horses.

This book will take you into a dreamlike world, offering a deep understanding of the unique wisdom and humor of the Arab people. The story recounts the bizarre experiences of a "professor" who studied comparative sociology at Stanford University. This professor, a womanizer who has loved countless beautiful women, also possesses a knack for satire and sarcasm, navigating the chaotic world with eloquence, criticizing current affairs, expressing his views, and advocating for peace —all of which are thought-provoking.

When did Suzhou gardens originate? Why have they been able to thrive on this land for thousands of years, with stunning masterpieces emerging in every historical period? Canglang Pavilion, Master of the Nets Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Lingering Garden, Couple's Garden… what history do these Suzhou gardens, which recreate a world within a small space, carry? What wisdom of choice of residence do they embody? What reclusive sentiments did ancient Chinese literati express? What were the feelings of those literati who once lived here when they meticulously crafted their homes?

Tang and Song poetry, beginning with literary elegance, harmonizing with rhythm, and remaining true to sentiment. Although different historical backgrounds and social environments shaped the distinct characteristics and styles of Tang and Song poetry, and also created the unique styles of great poets from different periods, the patriotic spirit of Chinese scholars, their sense of responsibility for the world, and their upright and noble character have remained constant throughout thousands of years of Chinese intellectual life.

This novel offers profound insights into women's independent personalities and self-awareness, examining human nature under authoritarianism. Set against the backdrop of the Iraq War and written from the perspective of the novel's protagonist, the author chronicles a decisive phase in modern Iraqi history, narrating the protagonist's life and emotional journey after fleeing to Amman, and recalling the tragic, impoverished, and ultimately powerless fate of the previous generation of women.

It appeared during the pre-Islamic period of Arabic literature (the Jahiliyah period), representing the pinnacle of pre-Islamic Arabic literature and profoundly influencing the development of later poetry.

This historical novel, winner of the inaugural International Prize for Arabic Fiction, has been translated into English, Norwegian, and Greek and is widely circulated. Set against the backdrop of the Egyptian Urabi anti-British and anti-feudal national revolution of the latter half of the 19th century, and situated in the western border town of Siwa Oasis, the novel uses literary techniques to depict the tumultuous life of the real historical figure, Colonel Mahmoud Azmi.

This book, the author's seventh collection of literary criticism, was published in 1996. It is a comprehensive work on literature and criticism, considered a "classic" of literature and literary criticism in the Arab world, and of extraordinary significance.

The Forbidden City, the site of the Ming and Qing dynasty imperial palace, is also China's largest museum of ancient culture and art. Its architectural concepts, functions, and ingenious design have made it a classic example of traditional Chinese palace architecture. Since its construction was ordered by Emperor Yongle, the Forbidden City has remained at the center of China's history for over 600 years.

The book follows the protagonist, a Chinese expatriate living in France, as he escapes his failed marriage and returns to his hometown, experiencing various sights, sounds, and reflections. Told in the first person, the story follows his journey: he settles in France for love, marries, has children, but is separated from them by unforeseen circumstances. He then returns to his homeland, a period of profound sadness and uncertainty, only to be struck by the tragic loss of his beloved mother after an accidental fall.

The story takes place after the Six-Day War in 1967. Syrian journalist Asma recalls an unforgettable experience in Beirut, Lebanon: at the time, she was troubled by political divisions, a failed marriage, and the death of her grandmother. The armed conflict between Lebanese and Palestinian guerrillas forced her to go to Beirut to retrieve her two children who were attending school there. During her time there, she met Habib, a Syrian revolutionary in exile in Beirut, and they fell in love. However, their love was fraught with difficulties and ultimately ended in heartbreak.

This book tells the story of Nadia, a seventeen-year-old Gulf girl, who is forced by her father to marry a businessman in his sixties. After the marriage, she is frequently subjected to humiliation, abuse, and imprisonment by her husband, leading an extremely miserable life. After the old man's death, Nadia inherits a large sum of money, allowing her to continue pursuing her dream of attending university, which had been interrupted by her marriage. However, the free world outside the "palace" is not what she imagined.

Set against the backdrop of the fall of Granada, the book follows the lives of three generations of a family whose fates were altered by the event. Through the dramatic changes in the lives of key figures, it attempts to depict the struggles, cries, and choices individuals faced in a rapidly changing era regarding national crisis, the survival of faith, and the continuity of culture.