O. Henry
Notes on the Chinese Translation of O Henry's Zhou Ti
Finally, Soapy came to a street, where the lights and noise were weak. But in an unusually quiet corner, he stopped. This is an ancient church. Through a violet window, a soft light shines in, which is undoubtedly where the organist plays the Sabbath hymn. Because the sweet music drifted into Soapy's ear, he was attracted and leaned against the iron fence tightly. ⑴
The moon is above, bright and quiet; Vehicles and
Few pedestrians; Sparrows are chirping sleepily under the eaves. He knew this ode well when there were mothers, roses, love, friends, pure thoughts and collars in his life.
Soapy's receptive attitude combined with the influence of the old church brought about a sudden and wonderful change in his soul. He immediately saw in horror the abyss into which he had fallen, the depraved days, unworthy desires, shattered hopes, destructive ability and despicable motives that constituted his existence.
It was also in an instant that his heart reacted excitedly to this novel emotion. An instant and strong impulse drove him to fight against the fate of despair. He will pull himself out of the mire; He will be a man again; He will conquer the evil that occupies his body. Have time; He is still relatively young; He will rekindle his ambition and pursue it without hesitation. Those solemn and sweet organ notes set off a revolution in his heart. He will look for a job tomorrow. A fur importer once offered him a position as a driver. He'll be someone
This world. He will-Soapy felt a hand on his arm. He looked around quickly and saw a broad face of a policeman.
What are you doing here? The police officer asked.
"Nothing," said Soapy.
"Come on, then," said the policeman.
"Three months on the island," the magistrate said the next morning.
Soapy finally came to a dimly lit and quiet road. In an unusually quiet corner, he stopped. There is an old church here. From one of its purple glass windows, there is a soft light. In the church, an organist is playing a Sabbath hymn. The wonderful music reached Soapy's ears and attracted him deeply, making him lean against the iron railing.
The moon in the sky is bright and quiet; There are few vehicles and pedestrians on the street; Sleepy swallows are chirping under the eaves. And that hymn, as early as in his life, had maternal love, roses, ambitions, friends, pure thoughts and clean collars, and he was already familiar with it.
The atmosphere of that old church touched Soapy and brought sudden and wonderful changes to his thoughts. Suddenly, he saw in fear the abyss where he was trapped, his depraved life, his vulgar desires, his hope of death, his damaged ability, and his despicable motives-all these are him now.
At the moment, his new consciousness aroused an impulse in his heart. This sudden strong impulse prompted him to get up and fight against the desperate fate. He will be freed from the mire of depravity, become himself again, and overcome the evil that led him astray. There is still time. He is still young. He wants to re-establish the goal he once eagerly pursued, and he will unswervingly achieve it. That solemn and beautiful music triggered a revolution in his thought. Tomorrow, he will look for a job. A fur importer once wanted to hire him as a driver. He can ask him for the job tomorrow. He will live in this world. He wants it soon. ...
Soapy felt a hand grab his arm. He turned around at once and saw a big face of a policeman. What are you doing here? Asked the policeman.
"Nothing," answered Soapy.
"Then come with me," said the policeman.
"Seal the island for three months", and the judge made a judgment in the magistrate's court the next morning.
Remarks: 1. This sentence is inverted, the subject is sweet music, and the quoted clause of that is its attributive clause. 4. It means "maternal love". 3. The past tense of the transitive verb work means "produce".
165438+1October 8th is the first journalists' day in China. In America, if news is mentioned, the Pulitzer Prize must be mentioned. Pulitzer Prize has always been regarded as the highest honor and the most popular award for American news, novels and music.
The history of Pulitzer Prize
News Honor: Pulitzer Prize
In the last few years of the19th century, Joseph Pulitzer stood out as a typical representative of American journalism.
Born in Hungary, Pulitzer is an indomitable figure. He is the most skillful newspaper publisher, a passionate crusader against dishonest government, a hawkish competitor who is not afraid of sensational effects in the distribution struggle, and a dreamer who endows his career with rich connotations. His innovative new york World and St. Louis Post reshaped newspaper journalism. Pulitzer was the first person to call for training university-level journalists in journalism schools.
/kloc-In the late 20th century, Joseph Pulitzer was always synonymous with American journalism. Born in Hungary, Pulitzer is a senior newspaper publisher, a passionate fighter who dares to oppose the dishonest behavior of the government, a competitor who is as strong as an eagle and will not blindly pursue sensational effects for circulation, and a visionary and generous donor to his own industry. His new york World and Express Post have rewritten the news history of the newspaper industry. Pulitzer was the first to call on journalists to receive university-level training in journalism schools.
In his will 1904, it was stipulated that the Pulitzer Prize should be established as a reward for outstanding people. Pulitzer only designated four news awards, four literature and drama awards, one education award and four travel scholarships. He established a supervisory advisory committee and gave it the power to decide awards.
Pulitzer Prize was presented in terms of will written by 1904 to encourage outstanding works. Pulitzer has established four news awards, four novels and drama awards, one education award and four overseas scholars awards. He set up a supervisory committee and gave it the power to award prizes.
Since the award was established in 19 17, the Committee (later renamed Pulitzer Prize Committee) has increased the number of awards to 2 1 and introduced poetry, music and photography as themes, while adhering to the spirit of the founder's will and intention.
Starting from 19 17, this supervisory committee, which was later called Pulitzer Prize Committee, increased the number of awards to 2 1, and added poetry, music and photography awards on the basis of observing the spirit of its founders' wishes.
On the anniversary of the birth of 1997 and 150 Pulitzer, the board of directors took an important step to admit that the work of newspapers in online news is becoming more and more important. Starting from the 6 5438+0999 competition, the Council approved newspapers to submit online exhibitions as a supplement to public service printed exhibits.
1997, Pulitzer150th birthday, the Council acknowledged the growing importance of online newspapers and took an important step.
Starting from the selection of 1999, in the category of public utilities, the Council allowed articles submitted by online newspapers to supplement traditional printed newspapers.
Over the years, the Pulitzer Council has been criticized by critics from time to time for awards that have been awarded or not. In view of the subjectivity of the award process, this is inevitable. The board of directors has no tendency to be subject to the public. Many award-winning books are not on the bestseller list, and many award-winning plays have been staged in places or local theaters outside Broadway.
Over the years, critics have attacked the Pulitzer Board from time to time because these projects have won or have not won prizes. The subjective role of the awarding process is inevitable. The evaluation criteria of the Council and the public are not consistent. Many award-winning books are not on the bestseller list, and many award-winning plays have been staged in theaters in some small places, not on Broadway.
In journalism, major newspapers, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Washington post, have won many awards, but the Committee has also won them.
Frequent contact with some unknown small newspapers.
The public service award (1995) was awarded to St. Thomas' Virgin Islands Daily News, because it revealed the link between rampant crime rate in the region and corruption in the local criminal justice system.
In terms of news, major newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Washington post have won many awards, but the committee often awards the works of some unknown tabloids. 1995 public utility award awarded to St. Thomas of the Virgin Islands daily. His works reveal the relationship between the rampant crime rate in this area and the corruption of the criminal justice system of the authorities.
The prize is officially announced in April every year, stating that the prize is awarded by the president of Columbia University on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Committee. This formulation originated from Pulitzer's will, which established Colombia as the location of the management organization of the award. In fact, today the independent board of directors made all the decisions related to bonuses. In his will, Pulitzer donated $2 million to Columbia University to establish a journalism school, and a quarter of it will be "used for awards or scholarships to encourage the public, service, public morality, American literature and education."
The Pulitzer Prize is officially announced in April every year, and the prize is announced by the president of Columbia University recommended by the Pulitzer Prize Council. This practice followed Pulitzer's will, in which Columbia University was designated as the executive department of the award. In fact, today, an independent committee decides all relevant awards. In Pulitzer's will, he donated $2 million to Columbia University to establish a school of journalism, of which 1/4 was "used for awards or scholarships conducive to inspiring public utilities, services, public morality, American literature and education progress".
In doing so, he said: "I am deeply interested in the progress and promotion of journalism. I have been engaged in this profession all my life and think it is a noble profession because it has unparalleled influence on people's thoughts and morality. I am eager to help attract young people with personality and ability to engage in this profession, and also help those who have already engaged in this profession to obtain the highest moral and intellectual training. "
Pulitzer explained his approach: "I am deeply interested in the progress and development of journalism. I have spent my whole life in this industry. I regard it as a sacred profession, and its influence on people's thoughts and moral concepts is irreplaceable. I look forward to helping young people with distinctive personalities and talents to join this industry and helping those who have already joined this industry get the best training in moral concepts and knowledge. "