[Mugawa Bunka] Sailing the Sea of Books Set

This set includes 4 books: Fantasy Wonderland Forest Narratives Masters of the Century: The Tales of Oscar Wilde Masters of the Century: Gulliver's Travels Set Features [Literary Treasures] Featuring elegant color palettes and hot-stamped text on the cover, these books are convenient to carry. The full-text novel layout makes reading enjoyable whether at home or on the go. Elevate your personal style and make it a must-have for a life of quality! [Masters of the Century Series] A Chronicle of an Era The Masters of the Century series is specially curated for elementary and middle school students, ensuring classic works endure through time. Combined with guided readings and post-reading extensions, it offers a comprehensive appreciation of literary charm. Book Synopses "Fantasy Wonderland" includes two books: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" A rabbit in peculiar attire, flustered and hurried, and a mysterious rabbit hole leading to an unknown depth. With this tumble, the curious Alice falls into a fantastical and enigmatic dream world. Her body shrinks and grows, tears form a pool; animals speak, the Cheshire Cat appears and disappears; a never-ending tea party, a life-or-death croquet game. What other wonders will Alice encounter in this magical world? "Peter Pan" Peter Pan takes Wendy and her brothers to Neverland. What kind of place is Neverland? You'll never be hungry, you won't grow older with time, you can play every day, and countless adventures await. There are lost boys, magical fairies, Native Americans, mermaids, and the notorious Captain Hook! Will the children choose to stay on the island, forever carefree children? Or will they miss their parents and return home, bravely facing the responsibilities of adulthood? "Forest Narratives" includes two books: "The Forest Book" He writes down all the things we overlook. Russian author Vitaly Bianki, with his keen observation and gentle writing style, brings the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter in the forest to life, presenting us with fascinating natural ecosystems. How does the domineering and cunning cuckoo monopolize its adoptive parents' affection? What natural wonder is the elephant of the air? Why does Mother Rabbit always feed other families' children? Many more rich and interesting natural facts await your discovery here! "The Wind in the Willows" Summoned by nature, the Mole leaves home for the first time to travel. He meets his considerate friend the Rat, the gentle elder Badger, and the fiery Toad. The Mole and his friends spend their seasons by the riverbank, adventuring in the dark and terrifying Wild Wood, escaping daringly from prison, encountering the mysterious and kind Pan... Every day brings something new. What exciting adventures await them tomorrow? "Masters of the Century: The Tales of Oscar Wilde" Love, sincerity, wisdom, sacrifice, or all forms of beauty! From pouring out one's brilliance to save the suffering; from spilling one's own blood to pursue love; from the cold, silent wasteland to the return of sunlight; a face of unparalleled beauty, but is the heart the same? Among these, who is the richest? Who is the happiest? Nine exquisite and extraordinary fairy tales, woven with tears and smiles, prompt readers to reconsider what true happiness is! Follow the fantastical world created by literary genius Oscar Wilde and discover the warmth and myriad wisdom of the human world. "Masters of the Century: Gulliver's Travels" Gulliver, who loves adventure, is caught in a storm during his travels and repeatedly goes off course in the vast ocean, drifting to the "Lilliput" and "Brobdingnag." In these peculiar worlds, as if in another dimension, a series of thrilling stories unfold, experiencing trials of human nature that blur the lines between reality and fiction. In Lilliput, he is the terrifying "giant"! In Brobdingnag, he suddenly becomes a "dwarf." Facing two completely opposite and often amusing encounters, how will Gulliver cope? Raise the sails of your adventurous spirit and embark on this exotic maritime adventure! Face a trial that tests humanity and wisdom! Author Biographies Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, despite having a hearing impairment, a stutter, and whooping cough, he displayed astonishing intelligence from a young age. Skilled in social interaction and storytelling, he later became a professor of mathematics and logic at Oxford University, achieving distinction in novels, fairy tales, and poetry, becoming a renowned English literary writer. James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) A famous Scottish novelist and playwright, he had a lifelong love for reading, writing, and theatre. Growing up during the Victorian era, a period of British colonial expansion and seafaring, this historical context gave him insight into pirates and indigenous peoples. In his early career, he focused on Scottish life, publishing works such as "Auld Licht Idylls," "An Edinburgh Eleven," and "My Lady Nicotine." In playwriting, he authored "Ibsen's Ghost," "Walker, London," and "The Little White Bird," the latter marking the first appearance of Peter Pan. Vitaly Bianki (1894-1959) His father was a biologist, and Bianki, influenced by him, had a deep love for nature from childhood, developing a strong interest in animal knowledge and the mysteries of the natural world. In addition to majoring in ornithology in his university studies, he also engaged in artistic research of flora and fauna. Driven by a strong desire to explore nature, he often interacted with forest rangers and hunters during scientific expeditions or travels, absorbing their experiences and insights into natural ecosystems, and paying close attention to the environmental changes across the seasons. Years of research provided him with a wealth of material, laying a solid foundation for his future literary creations and resulting in natural landscapes so vivid they feel as if one is there. Bianki is thus known as the "first person to discover the forest" and the "translator of forest silence." Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) Grahame was an English author of children's literature. While diligently serving his role at a bank during the day, he dedicated his evenings to writing. His prose is delicate and warm. He published short pieces in magazines, which were later collected and published as "The Golden Age" and "Dream Days." His most famous representative work is "The Wind in the Willows," featuring anthropomorphic animals. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) A prominent aesthete novelist, poet, and playwright of the late 19th century, he was exceptionally talented and hailed as a literary genius. His nine fairy tales alone earned him renown comparable to Hans Christian Andersen, establishing them as treasures of children's literature. Wilde pursued beauty with all his might, advocating "art for art's sake." His stories are aesthetically conceived, pure and vivid, imbued with beauty and goodness, and filled with compassion. His rhythmic prose is rich and ornate, creating endless musicality that paints vivid pictures, combining aesthetic purity with a touch of cruel sadness, often deviating from the typical fairy tale ending of "happily ever after." His profound allegories leave readers to ponder their own meanings. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) An outstanding English novelist, statesman, and poet of the 18th century. Born during one of England's most turbulent eras, a time when the sovereignty of the king was increasingly questioned and challenged by the rise of individual liberties, Swift used his fictional protagonist "Gulliver" as a voice for himself. Through the protagonist's accidental voyages to the fantastical realms of "Lilliput" and "Brobdingnag," and the series of bizarre encounters and observations, Swift's work questions authority and tests humanity, sharply reflecting the absurd phenomena of contemporary politics while clearly outlining the "ideal nation" in people's hearts, thus creating the renowned fantastical satirical work "Gulliver's Travels."