Book Details
The rainy season is no longer coming
Sanmao / Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House /March 1, 2017
"The Rainy Season Will Never Come Back" is a representative work of Sanmao, witnessing her life and emotions recorded with her unique writing style. Sanmao, a writer who insists on keeping her personal writing simple and plain, uses her pen to depict vivid and real life pictures from the distant Sahara to the Dunhuang Gobi. She never follows the crowd, nor does she deliberately interpret life, but is just a true witness of life. Her writing is full of romance, free and easy, and true temperament, touching the hearts of countless readers. Through "The Rainy Season Will Never Come Back", we can have a deeper understanding of Sanmao's inner world and her unique understanding of life. This book is not only a literary work, but also a life guide full of wisdom and perception, which is worth our careful appreciation.
Outline Notes
Summary of "The Rainy Season Never Comes Back"Chapter 1: Skipping School for ReadingSection 1: The Joy of Skipping School- Key Point 1: Sanmao felt constrained at school and longed for free reading. - Key Point 2: Skipping school to go to the city library became her happy time. Section 2: Adventure in the Sea of Books- Key Point 1: Sanmao read widely, including works such as "Jane Eyre" and "Flowers of Sin". - Key Point 2: Through reading, Sanmao began to think about the meaning of life and art. Chapter 2: My Hometown is Far AwaySection 1: Feelings of Home and Country- Key Point 1: Sanmao&39;s deep affection for her hometown, believing that it is a peaceful world. - Key Point 2: Father&39;s educational philosophy and influence on Sanmao. Section 2: Loneliness and Growth in a Foreign Land- Key Point 1: In a foreign land, Sanmao experienced cultural differences and loneliness. - Key Point 2: Sanmao learned to be independent and bravely face life challenges. Chapter 3: The beginning of the rainy seasonSection 1: Confusion and confusion of growth - Key point 1: Sanmao faced the trouble of self-identity during adolescence. - Key point 2: The pressure of school life and the confusion about the future. Section 2: Inspiration from art - Key point 1: Through artistic creation, Sanmao found a way to express herself. - Key point 2: The love for literature allowed her to find an outlet for emotional catharsis. Chapter 4: The taste of loveSection 1: Pure first love - Key point 1: Sanmao&39;s first love experience and the profound impact it had. - Key point 2: The idealistic pursuit of love. Section 2: Broken love and self-awakening - Key point 1: Broken love made Sanmao experience deep pain. - Key point 2: This experience prompted her to be more independent and strong. Chapter 5: The Rainy Season Never Comes BackSection 1: Maturity and Self-Acceptance - Key Point 1: Sanmao gradually accepts her own extraordinary and uniqueness. - Key Point 2: Her outlook on life and values become clearer. Section 2: A New Journey in Life - Key Point 1: Sanmao decides to pursue her own life goals and no longer be bound by the outside world. - Key Point 2: She begins her career as a writer and traveler. The above is a summary of the book "The Rainy Season Never Comes Back", which provides readers with a concise and comprehensive overview of the book by summarizing the main content and ideas of each chapter, as well as elaborating on the subsections and key points.
Catchy Sentences
I have selected the following sentences or paragraphs for you from Sanmao's book "The Rainy Season Will Never Come Back". These sentences or paragraphs are unique, some are profound, some are unique in perspective, some are beautiful in language, some are full of wisdom, and some are creative. For readers, I will try my best to remain professional and faithful to the original text. --- 1. Profound meaning * "Every attempt is a necessary step in life. Whether it is success or failure, at least we have tried." + This sentence deeply reflects the constant attempts and efforts in the journey of life, as well as the calm acceptance of the results. * "The passing of time is of course helpless, but the gradual transformation of people cannot escape the power of time." + It expresses the author's deep understanding of the passage of time and the changes in life. 2. Unique perspective * "In this world, the deepest happiness is to help others, not just enjoy it in the world of oneself." + It explains the true meaning of happiness from the perspective of helping others, with a unique perspective. * "I spent my whole life to realize my dream, and the moment my life passed, I fell asleep forever in the arms of the Heavenly Father." + Viewing the end of life from a religious perspective gives people a sense of transcendence. 3. Beautiful language * "The rain has been falling for so many days, but it has never wet me. It is my heart that is in the rainy season, and I wet myself." + Use poetic language to express the harmonious unity of inner emotions and external environment. * "One day, I will wake up on a sunny morning. At that time, I will lie in bed and listen quietly to the birds singing outside the window. What a comfortable and happy awakening." + Describes a peaceful and beautiful morning, with fluent language and full of visuals. 4. Full of wisdom * "True happiness is neither ecstasy nor pain. In my very subjective opinion, it is a long-lasting stream, a calm blue sea, being an ordinary person among the countless living beings, and enjoying the joy of life for a moment. Then even if we don't die, we are in heaven." + Wisely explains the essence of happiness, that is, the simple joy in ordinary life. * "The reason why people are sad is that we cannot keep the years, and we cannot help but admit that youth will disappear naturally one day." + Wisely sees the source of sadness in life - the helplessness of the passing of time. 5. Creative * "There is an unchanging belief in my heart. I don't know what it is, but I will not give up this power that guides me in the dark." + Creatively expresses the persistent pursuit of faith, even if I don't fully understand it. * "Perhaps, we will eventually have a day: holding someone else's hand and forgetting him." + Expresses the release of past emotions and expectations for the future in a creative way. --- Please note that due to space limitations, I have only listed some sentences and brief explanations. In the actual book review, you can expand the analysis and interpretation in more detail as needed. At the same time, since the book "The Rainy Season Will Never Come Again" is rich in content, these selected sentences or paragraphs are only part of it. It is recommended that readers savor it carefully when reading the whole book.
Author Introduction
Sanmao (March 26, 1943 - January 4, 1991), formerly known as Chen Ping, is a famous Taiwanese female writer, traveler and translator.< Her works are known for their authenticity, naturalness and deep affection, and are deeply loved by readers.
Basic personal information: Sanmao was born in Chongqing, China, and later moved to Taiwan with her family.< She spent her childhood and adolescence in Taiwan, which had a profound impact on her later writing style.
Education and professional background: Sanmao received basic education in Taiwan, and later went to Spain to study Spanish and literature.< Her educational background laid a solid foundation for her later writing and translation work.
Writing career: Sanmao's writing career began in the 1960s, and her works cover a variety of genres such as novels, essays, and travel literature.< Her prose works are especially popular with readers, such as "Stories from the Sahara" and "How Many Flowers Fall in Dreams".
Work style and theme: Sanmao's work style is known for its authenticity, naturalness and deep affection.< She is good at capturing details in life and combining personal emotions with social reality.
The themes of her works are diverse, including love, friendship, family, travel, cultural conflict, etc.
Personal life: Sanmao's personal life is full of legends.< Her love story with her Spanish husband Jose and her life experience in the Sahara Desert have become important elements in her works.
Social influence: Sanmao's works have had a profound impact on Taiwan and even the Chinese literary world.< Her works have been translated into many languages and are popular all over the world.
Her attitude towards life and writing style have also influenced generations of readers.
Quotes and comments: Sanmao's works have been widely praised.< The New York Times once commented that her works are "full of love for life and a deep understanding of human nature.
" The famous Chinese writer Jia Pingwa also praised her works as "real, natural and affectionate.
" Latest developments: Although Sanmao has passed away for many years, her works are still popular all over the world.< In recent years, research and discussion about Sanmao are still active, and her works have been adapted into movies and TV series many times.
In general, Sanmao is a versatile writer who is deeply loved by readers.< Her works are known for their authenticity, naturalness and affection, and have had a profound impact on Taiwan and even the Chinese literary world.
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