Chapter 74 Romain Rolland's masterpiece

Romain Rolland's masterpiece A bookstore in the UK has recently reprinted Roman Rolland's John Christopher.this one One of the greatest novels of the twentieth century was out of print for many years and could have been bought because it The length of the thick ten volumes is no longer digestible by ordinary modern novel readers, so Many bookstore owners are afraid to try.But now finally someone has the courage to revisit this great book Printed and published, today, when the militants are frantically preparing for war, the masterpiece of this cultural warrior who defends world peace

It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to make it easily readable by many people. The name Romain Rolland is worthy of being remembered, not only because he is "John Christopher" author ofIt is true that this is one of the greatest literary works of the twentieth century, but Romain Rolland In addition to having written such immortal works, he is still a warrior from beginning to end, a warrior of life, just Warrior of justice and peace. Romain Rolland is a Frenchman, but he was the captain of Captain Treyfes created by the French royalists. Since the incident of treason and unjust imprisonment, after the First World War, Romain Rolland has always stood aside with a clear mind,

Remind those war fanatics in this country, tell them not to destroy themselves, not to destroy the country.he wrote To Tolstoy, published the manifesto "Beyond War", published a public statement to the French The German writers who fought, asked them to work together to stop the war.These actions made the war mad at that time Many French people who were enthusiastic did not forgive him, and they attacked him blindly, so he had to leave the country. country and took refuge in Switzerland.Until after the First World War, the victorious French faced their devastated home Seeing the scandal of the spoils at the Paris Peace Conference, they realized that what they had insulted was a prophet.

During our country's war against Japan, Romain Rolland had repeatedly signed international declarations against Japan's China's aggression and brutality, support China in spirit and action, and become our friend. During the Second World War, after the fall of Paris, Romain Rolland, who took refuge in Switzerland, resented What an outrage to see the glorious tradition of France ruined at the hands of a few cowards. At this time, he was over seventy years old, already old, unable to bear the torment of these dark and painful years. He died at the end of 1944, too late to see the collapse of Fascism.His death may not be able to rest in peace

of.However, if he lives until now, seeing new militants clamoring wildly, threatening the whole world Perhaps he should feel a new indignation about the peace and security of his life. "John Christopher" has been translated into Chinese for a long time.If you have never read this novel, I Hope they get a chance to read it.For lovers of literature and art, such a good book should not be let go.like I feel that there are too many volumes, so I should read the first volume of "Liberia" which describes John Christopher's childhood. "Ming" is also good.