“The Wandering Earth” is a collection of short stories by Cixin Liu, China's most acclaimed contemporary science-fiction author. Unabashedly classic in the great tradition of Asimov and Clarke, Cixin Liu's science-fiction is firmly rooted in the cosmic. “[most] literature has always left me with the impression of indulging an intense anthropocentric narcissism. […] In the world...
“The Wandering Earth” is a collection of short stories by Cixin Liu, China's most acclaimed contemporary science-fiction author. Unabashedly classic in the great tradition of Asimov and Clarke, Cixin Liu's science-fiction is firmly rooted in the cosmic. “[most] literature has always left me with the impression of indulging an intense anthropocentric narcissism. […] In the world of literature, the Sun exists for no other reason than to illuminate the pure, unadulterated countryside, the Moon has no other reason to shine than to cast the shadows of the seaside lovers, [but] if the universe is the Sahara, then all that makes the Earth a grain of gold within it, is that a particular bacteria called humanity clinging to its surface.” Cixin Liu uses the unique perspective of science-fiction to take us on a journey into this majestic, desolate cosmos. He gives us the chance to reacquaint ourselves with the fundamental truth that in the face of a vast universe we are no more than a speck of dust; That the Earth is just another celestial body – And an extremely vulnerable one at that. The flash of a gamma-ray burst or the blast of a nearby supernova could, at any moment, reduce our cherished home to nothing but ashes. It can be terrifying to contemplate the end of our world and stories that describe such destruction can be disturbing. At the same time however, they can leave us feeling not only entertained, but exhilarated and inspired. Maybe, they can even give us a chance to renew our love of life. Most stories found in the “The Wandering Earth” collection take us to a sci-fi vision of Earth's end. But here, there are no Hollywood aliens, descending from the depths of space to blow up our cities. In these futures, the dangers humanity faces are much stranger and whimsical than that. The unexpected calamities that befall his richly detailed worlds are only eclipsed by humanity's epic, but always plausible, attempts to escape destruction. In all this peril and doom, Cixin Liu always feels for humanity. His stories are full of a deep love for all of Earth's peoples. But even this love does not escape reflection and even ridicule when viewed through his unrelenting cosmic lens. No matter how dearly one loves the Earth, humanity and all its cultures, there is no avoiding the cold, hard truth that they mean absolutely nothing when viewed against the vastness of the universe. But even an infinite universe could not change the simple fact that we are worthy of love, that we need love. It is this twist that lies at the very heart of the stories in this collection. ----------------------- Reviews Cixin Liu's writing will remind SF fans of the genre's golden age, with its positive focus on scientific development, combined with a consistently constructive vision of China's future role as a global superpower. It's characteristic of an SF genre which has been embraced by Chinese culture because it is seen as representing the values of technological innovation and creativity so highly prized in a country developing more quickly than any other in the world today. – Damien Walter, The Guardian A science fiction tale with a Chinese touch. The Wandering Earth is filled with imaginative tech and a moving world, literally. – Indiebookoftheday.com
Liu Cixin, born in June 1963, is a representative of the new generation of Chinese science fiction authors and recognized as a leading voice in Chinese science fiction. His works have received wide acclaim on account of their powerful atmosphere and brilliant imagination. Liu Cixin's stories successfully combine the exceedingly ephemeral with hard reality, all the while focussi...
Liu Cixin, born in June 1963, is a representative of the new generation of Chinese science fiction authors and recognized as a leading voice in Chinese science fiction. His works have received wide acclaim on account of their powerful atmosphere and brilliant imagination. Liu Cixin's stories successfully combine the exceedingly ephemeral with hard reality, all the while focussing on revealing the essence and aesthetics of science. He has endeavoured to create a distinctly Chinese style of science fiction. Liu Cixin is a member of the China Science Writers' Association and the Shanxi Writers' Association. He was awarded the China Galaxy Science Fiction Award for eight consecutive years, from 1999 to 2006 and again in 2010. He received the Nebula (Xingyun) Award in both 2010 and 2011.
目录
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1. The Wandering Earth《流浪地球》
2. Mountain《山》
3. Of Ants and Dinosaurs《白垩纪往事》
4. Sun of China《中国太阳》
5. The Wages of Humanity《赡养人类》
6. Curse 5.0《太原诅咒》（又名《太原之恋》）
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1. The Wandering Earth《流浪地球》
2. Mountain《山》
3. Of Ants and Dinosaurs《白垩纪往事》
4. Sun of China《中国太阳》
5. The Wages of Humanity《赡养人类》
6. Curse 5.0《太原诅咒》（又名《太原之恋》）
7. The Micro-Age《微纪元》
8. Devourer《吞食者》
9. Taking Care of Gods《赡养上帝》
10. With Her Eyes《带上她的眼睛》
11. The Longest Fall《地球大炮》
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2 有用 倏逝波 2016-04-25 23:31:22
只读了《 The Wandering Earth》（《流浪地球》）一篇（只能下载到这一篇）。刘慈欣的文笔问题使得英文版也很平淡……洪荒感、狰狞的生存斗争甚至翻滚的岩浆都印象深刻。但核心却如此简单、枯槁。
0 有用 Cheney 2019-02-11 21:41:14
"在前太阳时代，做一个高贵的人必须拥有金钱、权力或才能，而在今天只要拥有希望，希望是这个时代的黄金和宝石，不管活多长，我们都要拥有它！"
0 有用 野斑马 2019-02-01 23:15:10
翻译得还不错。大牙－〉Fang
0 有用 少陵野🐔吞声嗝 2020-04-17 12:31:52
@2014-12-09 05:53:56
0 有用 少陵野🐔吞声嗝 2020-04-17 12:31:52
@2014-12-09 05:53:56
0 有用 Cheney 2019-02-11 21:41:14
"在前太阳时代，做一个高贵的人必须拥有金钱、权力或才能，而在今天只要拥有希望，希望是这个时代的黄金和宝石，不管活多长，我们都要拥有它！"
0 有用 野斑马 2019-02-01 23:15:10
翻译得还不错。大牙－〉Fang
2 有用 倏逝波 2016-04-25 23:31:22
只读了《 The Wandering Earth》（《流浪地球》）一篇（只能下载到这一篇）。刘慈欣的文笔问题使得英文版也很平淡……洪荒感、狰狞的生存斗争甚至翻滚的岩浆都印象深刻。但核心却如此简单、枯槁。