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湖南(惟楚有材於斯為盛)(英文版)是由中外語言交流合作中心等單位推出的「故事里的中國」系列叢書之湖南卷。本書圍繞「風物、習俗、藝術、人物、成就、精神」6個主題，精選48個獨具特色的湖南故事，帶領中外讀者走進湖南這個「魚米之鄉」「理學之鄉」。書中內容跨越古今，既關注馬王堆、岳麓書院、張家界等名勝古跡，湘繡、花鼓戲等地方文化藝術，也歷述了造紙術、雜交水稻、銀河超級電腦等重要成就，更收錄了周敦頤、曾國藩、譚嗣同、沈從文等湖南代表人物的精彩故事。
本書內容古今結合，充分展現了湖南省的人文歷史、風俗風貌、發展成就及地方亮點。書中有很多生動、有趣的故事，語言生動，可讀性較強，適合中外青少年讀者，有助於其了解湖南，從而推動中華文化的國際傳播和中外文化交流。本書在圖文的搭配與選擇方面也下了功夫，使久遠或抽象的文化、人物等具有了立體感，豐富了閱讀體驗。本英文版本語言地道，從讀者視角出發，與中文並非一字一句完全直譯，閱讀難度適中。
目錄
Ⅰ. Cultural Icons of Hunan
Introduction
The Mausoleum of the Yan Emperor: Ancestor of Agriculture
The Mausoleum of the Shun Emperor: The Emperor and His Virtues
Yuelu Mountain: Where Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism Met
The Liye Qin Slips: Archives of the Qin
Mawangdui: Han Dynasty Tombs Sleeping for over Two Millennia
The Wuxi Cliffside Inscriptions: A Paean to the Tang Dynasty's Revival
Laosicheng in Yongshun County: An Ancient Capital Hidden in the Mountains
Jiangyong Nushu: Women's Secret Script
Anhua Dark Tea: The Tea of Time
Zhangjiajie: The Debut of the "Wuling Beauty"
Ⅱ. Customs of Hunan
Introduction
Worshiping the Lake God: The Story of Liu Yi Delivering the Letter
Pilgrimage to Mount Heng: A Thousand Miles of Song and Dance
Attending the Temple Fair: Stinky Tofu and Sister Dumplings
Crying Marriage: The Tujia Ethnic Minority's Unique Ceremony
Chili Peppers in Hunan: More Than Just a Dish
Ⅲ. Unique Arts of Hunan
Introduction
Xiang Embroidery: Using Needles to Create Artworks
Liuyang Chrysanthemum Stone Carving: Flowers That Never Wither
The Art of Palm Leaf Weaving: Endless Silent Wonders
Huagu Opera: The Story ofLiu Hai
Lingling Yugu Drum: Grassroots Art That Sings
The Tongguan Kiln: The Birthplace of Underglaze Color
Eight Views of Xiaoxiang: The Beauty of Hunan in Poetic Scrolls
Ⅳ. Outstanding Figures of Hunan
Introduction
Du Fu: The Poetic Master of the Riverside
Zhou Dunyi: The Gentle'Philosophical Guide
Hu Anguo and Hu Hong: Founders of the Huxiang School
Wei Yuan: Gazing upon the World
Zeng Guofan: Pioneer of the Self-Strengthening Movement
Zuo Zongtang: The Recovery of Xinjiang
Guo Songtao: Tea Party at the Chinese Embassy
Huang Xing: Humble Champion
Cai E: The Hero Who Restored the Republic
Qi Baishi: Friendship Through Painting
Tian Han: The New Great Wall
Shen Congwen: A Great Small-Town Writer
Ⅴ. Accomplishments and Inventions of Hunan
Introduction
Liuyang Fireworks: The Magical Light and Sound Show of the Ancients
The Art of Papermaking: The Story of Cai Lun's Invention
Treatise on Cold Pathogenic and Miscellaneous
Diseases: Zhang Zhongjing's Medical Masterpiece
Yuelu Academy: Zhu-Zhang's Academic Debates
Xiangya Hospital: Centennial Legend of a Hospital
Hybrid Rice: The Story of a Single Grain
The Yinhe Supercomputer: A National Treasure
Malanshan: The Center of the Cultural Industry
Ⅵ. Spirit of Hunan
Introduction
Caring for the Country and Loving the People: Qu Yuan
and Encountering Sorrow
Diligent Study and Hard Work: Che Yin's Reading by the
Light of Fireflies
Worry for the World: Fan Zhongyan and Yueyang Tower
Being Realistic and Pragmatic: History, Practice, and Progress
The Pioneering and Self-Sacrificial Patriotic Spirit: Self- Sacrifice for a Righteous Cause
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Spirit ofLei Feng
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