New Life
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Summary
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Seasoned poetry readers interested in the frontier explorations of contemporary world poetry
- Literature lovers who appreciate linguistic experiment, dense imagery, and intellectually philosophical texts
- Those currently experiencing or reflecting on loss and change, and attempting to find solace and understanding in art
- Poets and researchers hoping to learn from masterful linguistic strategies and structural techniques
Not a good fit for
- Beginning readers expecting traditional lyricism, strong storytelling, or plainly accessible language
- Those seeking a light, healing reading experience or clear, answer-style conclusions
Reading tips
- On a first reading, do not strive for full comprehension; first feel the rhythm of the language, the impact of the imagery, and the texture of the emotion
- Consult the translator's preface or related critical texts to learn about Gander's creative background and poetics, which will help you enter the poem's context
- Try slowing down and rereading certain passages, noting how science, nature, and personal experience intertwine in the poems
About the publisher
Adhering to the publishing purpose of "broad education," East China Normal University Press extends beyond its three main areas of textbooks, academic works and general-interest books, and its catalogue clearly reflects a vision that bridges Chinese and foreign humanities and social sciences. In foreign literature it offers classics such as Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country and The Old Capital (translated by Chen Dewen), Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and Rilke's annotated edition of The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge (translated by Chen Zao); in architecture, Chen Congzhou's two-volume Appreciation Dictionary of Chinese Gardens; in social psychology, The Social Animal: 12th Edition; and it also includes philosophy titles, traditional-culture works such as the six-volume Paintings for the Protection of Life, and education books. Its authors include renowned Chinese and foreign writers and skilled translators, showing a publishing profile that balances classic translation, scholarly accumulation and public reading. Public information is limited; the above is based only on the books in the catalogue.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者前言
- 晨曲
- 靠我们自己
- 新生
- 桑格姆声学
- 森林
- 流浪海洋
- 在山中
- 田园
- 荒芜之地（给圣罗莎）
- 晨曲二
- 靠我们自己二 散落世界的持续存在
- 新生二 太浩国家森林
- 大海：在波利纳斯冲夜浪
- 桑格姆声学 二
- 大火后的森林
- 在山中，普莱瑟县
- 田园
- 荒芜之地
- 晨曲三
- 靠我们自己三 看清事物
- 新生三 步行环绕塔玛佩斯山
- 加州红木
- 王红公的小屋
- 桑格姆声学 时间 空间和人类自我的融合N． 马努·查克拉瓦西
- 外一篇 过往的未来：煤矿开采——中美诗歌与环境危机 弗罗斯特·甘德
- AUTHOR'S NOTE
- AUBADE
- UNTO OURSELVES
- TWICE ALIVE
- SANGAM ACOUSTICS
- FOREST
- IMMIGRANT SEA
- IN THE MOUNTAINS
- PASTORAL
- WASTELAND（FOR SANTA ROSA）
- AUBADE II
- UNTO OURSELVES II:THE PERSISTENCE OF DISPERSED WORLDS
- SEA: NIGHT SURFING IN BOLINAS
- TWICE ALIVE II: TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST
- SANGAM ACOUSTICS II POST-FIRE FOREST
- IN THE MOUNTAINS, PLACER COUNTY
- PASTORAL
- WASTELAND
- AUBADE III
- UNTO OURSELVES III: TO SEE WHAT'S THERE
- TWICE ALIVE III:CIRCUMAMBULATION OF MT. TAMALPAIS
- THE REDWOODS
- REXROTH'S CABIN
- SANGAM ACOUSTICS:CONFLUENCE OF TIME, SPACE, AND THE HUMAN SE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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About the author
Frost Gander is an author about whom little information is available; the Chinese book database currently holds only one work by this author, titled New Life. Because public information is limited, nothing can be confirmed about his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, or writing career, and no speculation is made here. Judging from the existing catalog information, the work is classified under literature, which suggests that New Life is a literary work rather than academic or practical writing. The title "New Life" itself carries connotations of a starting point, a turning point, and starting over, hinting that the work may deal with personal experience, changes in life, or spiritual renewal, though the database does not specify whether it is fiction, prose, or poetry. For readers, this work is currently the main entry point for learning about the author. In the absence of more biographical material, any assessment of his writing style and literary influence should be made cautiously, with priority given to the reading experience of the work itself, and with the hope that fuller author information and more translations will become available in the future.
Li Dong is an author about whom limited public information is available; three of his works are currently included in the collection, spanning literature, politics, and inspirational personal growth. Among them, New Life belongs to the literary category, suggesting an attempt at fiction or narrative writing. A Brief History of the Roman Constitution turns to politics and institutional history, focusing on the evolution and operation of ancient Roman government. The Compound Interest of Writing: The Underlying Logic of 28 Ways to Monetize Writing addresses writing methods and content monetization, making it a practical inspirational-growth title. The wide range of these three works indicates that the author is not confined to a single field, handling fictional narrative as well as institutional analysis and writing methodology. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, and personal experience remain unconfirmed, this introduction relies only on the works themselves, with further background awaiting additional material.
