An essay from a century ago that I learned about in middle school literature class. Peanuts Hsü Ti-shan （1893 - 1941） There was a small plot of empty land behind our house. My mother said, “it’s quite a shame to leave it uncultivated. You like eating peanuts so much, so why don’t you plant some … Continue reading [FWD.] Peanuts
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[FWD] Cixin Liu – Morning, Truth
朝闻道Morning, Truth Translator Notes (2022) For over a decade, this short story has profoundly impacted my academic interest and writing style, and I've been meaning to bring it into English for more audience reach. For now, this is an unauthorised translation work on a fair use / non-commercial basis. Chinese character names, where applicable, are … Continue reading [FWD] Cixin Liu – Morning, Truth
fwd: Yuan Longping – Mother, The Rice Crops are Ripening
Author Bio:袁隆平 Yuan Longping (1930 - 2021) was one of modern China's most well-known and well-regarded scientists. A prolific agronomist, his research and development of hybrid rice helped lift hundreds of millions of people out of famine in many countries. The essay forwarded here was first published in 2011, based on a speech that Yuan … Continue reading fwd: Yuan Longping – Mother, The Rice Crops are Ripening
Sir V.F.R. Jones, In Memoriam
Obituary on Auckland Grammar School Website I first came across the name mathematician Jones in middle school, when I was reading the Chinese edition of What Is Mathematics by Robbins and Courant to feel good (and ultimately the opposite), and one of the addendum chapters introduced me to "New Zealander Jones" and his work on … Continue reading Sir V.F.R. Jones, In Memoriam