"A Rose for Emily" is a short story by the American author William Faulkner, first published in the April 1930 issue of the literary magazine Forum. The story, set in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, during the first half of the 20th century, tells the tale of the eccentric and reclusive Miss Emily Grierson, a Southern belle who has been isolated from the community for decades. The story begins with the funeral of Miss Emily, who has died in her house, a decaying mansion once known for its grandeur. The townspeople, curious and somewhat fearful of Miss Emily, recall her past and the many rumors surrounding her life. She was a member of a prominent family, but her father's overprotective nature prevented her from forming relationships or pursuing a normal life. After his death, she remained alone, shutting herself off from the world outside her house. The story then shifts to flashbacks, revealing Miss Emily's interactions with the townspeople, including her relationship with Homer Barron, a northerner who worked for the construction of the streetcar line. Their affair caused a scandal in the town, and Miss Emily was eventually seen buying arsenic, leading to speculation that she had poisoned Homer. The narrative explores themes of isolation, the Southern Gothic tradition, and the decay of the old Southern aristocracy. Miss Emily's life is a tragic one, marked by loss, loneliness, and the inability to escape from the past. Her death represents the end of an era, as the old Southern ways of life begin to fade away. "A Rose for Emily" is considered a masterpiece of Faulkner's writing, known for its complex plot, unique narrative style, and rich characterization. The story continues to resonate with readers, offering insights into the human condition and the challenges of adapting to a changing world.

"A Rose for Emily" is a short story by the American author William Faulkner, first published in the April 1930 issue of the literary magazine Forum. The story, set in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, during the first half of the 20th century, tells the tale of the eccentric and reclusive Miss Emily Grierson, a Southern belle who has been isolated from the community for decades. The story begins with the funeral of Miss Emily, who has died in her house, a decaying mansion once known for its grandeur. The townspeople, curious and somewhat fearful of Miss Emily, recall her past and the many rumors surrounding her life. She was a member of a prominent family, but her father's overprotective nature prevented her from forming relationships or pursuing a normal life. After his death, she remained alone, shutting herself off from the world outside her house. The story then shifts to flashbacks, revealing Miss Emily's interactions with the townspeople, including her relationship with Homer Barron, a northerner who worked for the construction of the streetcar line. Their affair caused a scandal in the town, and Miss Emily was eventually seen buying arsenic, leading to speculation that she had poisoned Homer. The narrative explores themes of isolation, the Southern Gothic tradition, and the decay of the old Southern aristocracy. Miss Emily's life is a tragic one, marked by loss, loneliness, and the inability to escape from the past. Her death represents the end of an era, as the old Southern ways of life begin to fade away. "A Rose for Emily" is considered a masterpiece of Faulkner's writing, known for its complex plot, unique narrative style, and rich characterization. The story continues to resonate with readers, offering insights into the human condition and the challenges of adapting to a changing world.

一個在自家旅館工作的女孩麻裏被一個中年的俄語翻譯深深吸引了，她着迷于他的聲音，他的儀態和他的神秘。麻裏背著自己的母親偷偷地與這個中年男人約會，一步一步陷入了一段不能自拔的戀情。有一天，中年男人把麻裏帶到他居住的一個孤島上面，或許原本麻裏期待的是一場浪漫的約會，可等來的卻是中年男人的性虐。經過那晚的疾風驟雨后，麻裏雖然害怕，卻更不能離開那個中年男人了。他們一次又一次的在那個小屋裏進行著他們的遊戲。麻裏漸漸知道，中年男人的妻子死于一次意外，她開始懷疑是不是這個男人失手用圍巾把自己的妻子勒死。這個疑問一直存在于她的心中，直到有一天，她在男人的家裏見到了他的外甥。他是一個啞巴，確切地說是一個沒有舌頭的人，他在大學學習建築，在麻裏眼中，中年男人很愛他的外甥，這種愛讓她感受到原本屬於自己的愛被剝奪了。有一次，麻裏在沙灘上遇到了正在做素描的他的外甥。他們用紙條傳遞...(展开全部)

"万寿菊沉浸在书中，她已经读到了第五页"。路易丝-格吕克（Louise Glück）的《万寿菊和玫瑰》（Marigold and Rose）就是这样开始的，她用惊人的笔触记录了一对双胞胎女儿的生活。想象一下，一个童话，同时也是一个多代人的传奇；一双手乐，同时也是一部交响乐；同时也是卡夫卡《变形记》精神中的一部炽热的自传。 这里有你期望在一对双胞胎婴儿的故事中找到的元素： 父亲和母亲、祖母和另一个祖母、洗澡时间和午睡时间--但《万寿菊和玫瑰》不仅如此，它还探究了语言和时间本身的巨大奥秘，探究了现在是什么、过去是什么、将来会是什么。"游戏室外有白天和黑夜。它们加起来是什么呢？时间就是它们的总和 "雨来了，然后是雪" 双胞胎学会了爬楼梯 他们像罪犯一样隔着婴儿床的栅栏看着对方 他们开始说话了 "那是一个傍晚。母亲说，大象代表着耐心、力量、忠诚和智慧。她是怎...(展开全部)

Marigold and Rose is a magical and incandescent fiction from the Nobel laureate Louise Glück “Marigold was absorbed in her book; she had gotten as far as the V.” So begins Marigold and Rose, Louise Glück’s astonishing chronicle of the first year in the life of twin girls. Imagine a fairy tale that is also a multigenerational saga; a piece for two hands that is also a symphony; ...(展开全部)

"万寿菊沉浸在书中，她已经读到了第五页"。路易丝-格吕克（Louise Glück）的《万寿菊和玫瑰》（Marigold and Rose）就是这样开始的，她用惊人的笔触记录了一对双胞胎女儿的生活。想象一下，一个童话，同时也是一个多代人的传奇；一双手乐，同时也是一部交响乐；同时也是卡夫卡《变形记》精神中的一部炽热的自传。 这里有你期望在一对双胞胎婴儿的故事中找到的元素： 父亲和母亲、祖母和另一个祖母、洗澡时间和午睡时间--但《万寿菊和玫瑰》不仅如此，它还探究了语言和时间本身的巨大奥秘，探究了现在是什么、过去是什么、将来会是什么。"游戏室外有白天和黑夜。它们加起来是什么呢？时间就是它们的总和 "雨来了，然后是雪" 双胞胎学会了爬楼梯 他们像罪犯一样隔着婴儿床的栅栏看着对方 他们开始说话了 "那是一个傍晚。母亲说，大象代表着耐心、力量、忠诚和智慧。她是怎...(展开全部)

Marigold and Rose is a magical and incandescent fiction from the Nobel laureate Louise Glück “Marigold was absorbed in her book; she had gotten as far as the V.” So begins Marigold and Rose, Louise Glück’s astonishing chronicle of the first year in the life of twin girls. Imagine a fairy tale that is also a multigenerational saga; a piece for two hands that is also a symphony; ...(展开全部)

小川洋子（Yoko Ogawa） 1962年出生于日本冈山县，毕业于早稻田大学。1988年凭借《燕尾蝶受伤时》获得海燕新人文学奖出道。1991年，作品《妊娠日历》获得第104届芥川奖。1997年，小说《爱丽丝旅馆》入围泉镜花文学奖。2004年，长篇小说《博士热爱的算式》 获得读卖文学奖、书店大奖，轰动一时。2005年，作品《无名指的标本》在法国改拍成电影，引起强烈反响。2006年，《米娜的行进》摘得谷崎润一郎奖。 小川洋子是继村上春树和大江健三郎之后，在《纽约客》发表作品的日本作家第三人。