Chapter 2 Translation sequence

I have always believed that fables and fairy tales are exclusive to children. However, on that summer afternoon, an original English book with strange illustrations was opened in front of me. After just a few minutes, I was deeply immersed in another world. ——There are dense virgin forests, short-nosed baby elephants, rhinos with smooth leather coats, stomping butterflies, and little girls from primitive tribes hunting with their father... Bizarre and rich imagination, delicate And the vivid description tells about the various changes of human beings and animals a long time ago.I lingered in this colorful and grotesque magical kingdom, completely forgetting that I was already in the calm adult world; what was left behind was the bustling and busy real society outside the window.

This book is - (Just so Stories). So the translation flows smoothly from the pen.The process of translation is no longer boring, but has gradually evolved into a kind of enjoyment, with the same eagerness to know the result as ordinary readers, and the relieved and happy mood after knowing the result.I have been amazed at where the author of this book—an adult writer—gets the inspiration for writing fairy tales, and where does he get such incredible imagination? Now let's get to know the author.Lordyard 'Jochier' Kipling (1865-1936) was a poet, short story writer, and journalist.He was born in Bombay in 1865, the son of John Lockwood Kipling, who wrote and illustrated Beasts and Men of India, and Alice, sister-in-law of print designer Edward Burne-Jones. In 1871, Kipling and his younger sister were taken back to England, where they lived for five years with an elderly relative in Southsea.He hadn't been happy in the past five years.Later, he wrote this experience into a short story called "Black Sheep Baa", which reveals a bit of bitterness. In 1878, Kipling entered Union Service University, a small public school for the sons of serving officers.There he began to write poetry, self-publishing a collection of poems in 1881.After leaving school, Kipling came to India, where he worked as a journalist between 1881 and 1889.During this period he wrote a large number of works - stories, illustrations and poems, for a time famous in the British Isles. By the time he settled in London in 1889 he was already quite famous.He later created three more works, which further enhanced his reputation.He published his second collection of poems, Barracks Ballads, in 1892, which included some of his best-known poems, "Mandalay," "The Row of Guns," and "Dani Danville." Kipling married Caroline Balthus in 1892, and they lived in Vermont for four years after their marriage.There, Kipling created his best-known work, The Jungle Tale, which was a huge success when it was published in 1894. In 1896 he returned to England and eventually settled in Bateman, Syssex in 1920. In 1901, the book "Jim" was published, which is generally called Kipling's masterpiece.Soon, he published another work for children's readers, which was a great success.

Kipling has always enjoyed the reputation of the folk "Poet Laureate" (he refused similar praise in the UK). In 1907, he became the first British writer to win a Nobel Prize. Kipling died in 1936.He is buried at Westminster Abbey.An unfinished autobiographical work, "Something About Me", was published posthumously. (1902) is one of the most famous collections of stories written by Kipling for children.Among all Kipling's works, this is his favorite.Every story can be regarded as Kipling's masterpiece.His love for animals seems to be innate, and he gets great inspiration from it."The Elephant's Child", "How the Leopard's Spots Grow", "The Cat Walks Alone" and other fables collected in this book were originally told by Kipling to his child's nurse Listen.The former spoke with gusto, while the latter listened with fascination.The stories follow themes and environments described, from animals to the origin of the alphabet, from prehistoric caves to the African jungles.The writing style of this book is witty and vivid, supplemented by poems and jingles, coupled with enigmatic illustrations, reflecting the author's superb creativity.When you open the book, you will feel that Kipling is everywhere. He may be in a certain corner of the book or in a certain illustration, blinking slyly, blinking one after another magic...

(This article should be the preface of Lu’s translation)