尼古拉斯•迈耶（Nicholas Meyer，1945－） 美国著名作家、编剧、导演。其导演、编剧作品有《星际迷航》系列（Star Trek II 、IV &VI）、《两世奇人》、《挽歌》、《埃及王子》等。 迈耶写过三部福尔摩斯续作皆获得巨大成功，其中《百分之七溶液》（1974）卖出200万册，成为国际畅销书，荣获英国推理作家协会金匕首奖（1975），并入选美国推理作家协会（MWA）的百佳经典书单（第65位），在历史推理榜上排名第三（第一、第二分别是《时间的女儿》和《玫瑰的名字》）。他亲自操刀改编的电影《百分之七溶液》剧本曾获奥斯卡最佳原创剧本奖提名（1976）。 《西区恐怖》是迈耶福尔摩斯续作系列的第二本，曾连续十一周位列《纽约时报》畅销书榜单。

"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)

"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)

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)

In September 1913, Mieczysław Wojnicz, a student suffering from tuberculosis, arrives at Wilhelm Opitz’s Guesthouse for Gentlemen, a health resort in what is now western Poland. Every day, its residents gather in the dining room to imbibe the hallucinogenic local liqueur, to obsess over money and status, and to discuss the great issues of the day: Will there be war? Monarchy or...(展开全部)

Winner of the Caldecott Medal Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider man, wanted them -- and caught three sly creatures to get them. This story of how we got our own stories to tell is adapted from an African folktale.

Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called Spider Stories .

Many African stories, whether or not they are about Kwaku Ananse the "spider man," are called, "Spider Stories." This book is about how that came to be. The African storyteller begins: "We do not really mean, we do not really mean that what we are about to say is true. A Story, a story; let it come, let it go." And it tells that long, long ago there were no stories on earth f...(展开全部)

"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.