"Miss Solo, what are you reading?" Tangning asked Hope Solo with a serious face.
Hope Solo put the book behind him with some embarrassment and said defensively: "No, it's nothing, it's just a novel!"
"Don't hide it. I saw it just now. It's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." I'm not interfering with your freedom to read. I'm just saying, do you think it's appropriate for you to read this kind of book in New Orleans?" Tangning said with a frown.
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin", also known as "The Case of a Negro," is an anti-slavery novel published by American writer Harriet Beecher Stowe (Mrs. Stowe) in 1852. In this novel, there are
The views of African Americans and American slavery had a profound impact and are considered to be a major factor in stimulating the rise of abolitionism in the 1850s.
This book was very popular at the time. It is said that the sales volume is second only to the Bible (only in the 19th century), so it is not surprising that Hope Thoreau has this book. It is normal to read it when she has nothing to do, but it is normal to read this book
Bringing the book to New Orleans is a bit of a waste!
"I just want to know whether the situation written in this book is true!" Hope Solon replied nonchalantly.
Tangning sighed and said, "Nothing can be generalized. I admit that the situations written in this book do exist, but they are only a small part. You have been here with me for several days. You see, I have nothing to do with black people."
Is the slave like Legley? Isn't it? Moreover, Mrs. Stowe herself wrote in the novel that this Legley is not from the south, but from the north. In addition, there are also characters like Shelby and St. Clair in the book.
Such a kind-hearted slave owner. And the factory owners in the north must be kind? Aren't there some who torture their workers to death?"
After listening to Tangning's words, Hope Solo thought for a moment and then replied: "Mr. Tangning, I admit that what you said is right, but I still think that freedom is better than no freedom!"
"Mr. Voltaire has a famous saying, although I don't agree with your point of view, I will defend to the death your right to speak!" Tangning stood up and then said, "But in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I advise you to
I’d better put this book away and read it again when I get back to New York!”
After saying that, Tangning got up and left, because today he made an appointment with Scarlett to take her to visit New Orleans. After meeting, Scarlett curiously asked him: "Mr. Tangning, since this is called New Orleans, then it must have been before
There is a city called Orleans, right?”
Tangning nodded and replied: "Yes, the reason why this place is called New Orleans is because most of the people who just came here are French, so it was named after a French city. However, there is also a theory that it was named after the regent of Orleans at the time.
Duke!"
Then he said: "By the way, Miss Howard, just call me Tony!"
Scarlett agreed without hesitation: "Okay Tony, then you can also call me Scarlett!"
Because the carriage kept turning, Scarlett frowned and said, "Why do you feel that the roads here are so winding?"
"That's true, because New Orleans was built at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and the roads were built according to the direction of the river, so the roads are all winding, but that's why it got a nice name, the Crescent City.
!" Tangning explained.
Scarlett echoed: "Crescent City? This name is really nice!"
Then he asked him: "By the way, I heard that there is also a city of the undead in New Orleans, right?"
Tangning thought for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand, you are talking about the cemetery! This is indeed the most unique building in New Orleans!
Because there is a swamp under the surface of New Orleans, you can't bury the coffin underground like other places. After all, you can't soak the remains of your ancestors in water, right? So the tombs are built with two or three floors, and the top is used for storage.
After a year, the coffin will be saved, that is, the coffin will be opened, the remains will be taken out, and the remains will be placed at the bottom with the remains of the ancestors of the family, and they will never be separated!
Because there is one cemetery for each family, it does look like a city of the dead from a distance. If you are not afraid, I can take you to see it!"
It was obvious that Scarlett was the kind of person who liked Mr. Ye very much. She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No, no, I'm just curious. I just need to know what's going on!"
At this time, the carriage came to Bourbon Street. Tangning said with some regret: "Actually, there were many very French-style buildings here. Unfortunately, a fire broke out in 1788 and all the wooden buildings were burned down. Even
Even the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral has not been reduced to ashes, and only a few buildings such as Madame John's House on Rue Dume can still maintain the French style."
"That's such a shame!" Scarlett agreed.
When passing by a bookstore, Tangning suddenly thought of Hope Thoreau who was reading "Uncle Tom's Cabin", so she stopped the car and walked in, intending to buy her a book so that she would not have to read taboo stuff all day long.
After a while, I bought a copy of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"!
Scarlett on the side asked curiously: "Tony, do you like Poe's novels?"
Tangning nodded and replied: "Well, I like it very much, especially this book "The Murders in the Rue Morgue". I think it will create a new genre of novels, that is, detective novels!"
In fact, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" can really be said to be the originator of detective novels. It contains secret room murder, easy chair detective, code breaking, detective is the murderer and other commonly used techniques in later detective novels.
Strictly speaking, Conan Doyle and Agatha-Christie only promoted detective novels. The only pity is that he died in 1849, otherwise Tangning really wanted to visit him. (But personally, I think it is the most representative.
The style of Edgar Allan Poe is still the horror novel "The Fall of the House of Usher")
"Really? Then I want to buy one too!" Scarlett said.
How could Tangning be so indifferent, so she directly handed over the book in her hand: "This is for you!" Then she bought a separate copy.
Although this gesture was small, it made Scarlett very satisfied, especially when she thought of Uncle Frick's joking before coming here, her pretty face couldn't help but turn red...
PS: Feng Xiao has actually published a new book. Although I don’t like his current books very much, his classic "Guan Xian" is really a book I will never tire of! In addition, please add it to your favorites, follow it, give rewards and recommend votes. Although the word count is
Few, but this week is also a trial run, and the results are related to the recommended position for the next month!