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《人文城市系列》立足于博物馆、电影院、书店、图书馆、咖啡馆、广场、出租车这些带有城市文化特性的场所或者个体,探求其中的人文价值。这些场所,具有推动城市文化发展的力量、艺术的感染力、历史的沉淀性。在它们各自的发展历史以及本身的文化内涵的基础上,涵盖更深层的意义,那就是与此相关的城市文化。本书为《芳香图书馆》。 目录
作者序我的图书馆生涯
Part 1 世界图书馆概述
人类文字的起源与图书馆的兴起
古代最大的图书馆一亚历山大图书馆BibliothecaAlexandrian
古希腊罗马的图书馆文化
中国藏书楼
美丽的奥地利国家图书馆National Library of Austria
世界上最小的国家梵蒂冈里的教廷图书馆Vatican Ubrary
爱尔兰都柏林圣三一大学图书馆Dublin Trinity Coflege Library
巴黎马萨林图书馆Biblioth6que Mazarine
捷克布拉格国家图书馆Prague National Ubrary
维布林根修道院图书馆Wiblingen Monastery Library
法国国家图书馆Bibliotheque Nationale de France
Part 2 美国公共图书馆
影响作家杰克·伦敦的奥克兰公共图书馆Oakland Public Ubrarx,
世界上最吵的图书馆——啊拉米达公共图书馆Alameda Public Ubrary
纽约公共图书馆New York Public Library
波士顿公共图书馆Boston Public Library
Part 3 美国大学图书馆
西部公立伯克利大学图书馆UC Berkeley Library
西部私立斯坦福大学图书馆Standford University Library
东部哈佛大学图书馆Widener library of Ha rvard University
耶鲁大学图书馆Yale University Library
Part 4 美国亚洲图书馆
伯克利大学东亚图书馆The East Asian Library af Berkeley Univarsity
斯坦福大学胡佛图书馆及档案馆HooverUbraryandArchives
哈佛大学燕京图书馆Harvard-YenChing LiDrary
纽约皇后图书馆Queens Library
Part 5 城市·人与图书馆
总统与诗人,美国华盛顿与国会圈书馆Library of Congress
公爵夫人、诗人歌德与魏玛安娜亚玛利亚图书馆
Weima Duchess Anna Amelia Library
伟大的帕尼泽馆长、大文豪萧伯纳与大英图书馆The British Library
Part 6 图书馆建筑
英国剑桥大学图书馆Cambridge Library
牛津大学图书馆The Bodleian Library,Oxford
建在悬崖上的圣马力诺国家图书馆Biblioteca di Stato e Beni Ubrari
意大利劳伦斯图书馆Biblioteca Medicee Laurenziana
Part 7 图书馆秘闻
博尔赫斯的巴别天堂与阿根廷国家图书馆
BibfiotecaNacional delaRepOblicaArgentina
美国监狱图书馆内幕
日本人炸毁了商务印书馆和东方图书馆
塔利班之下的阿富汗图书馆的兴亡
鲜为人知的伊拉克战争中图书馆的命运
犹太复国主义运动、以色列国家图书馆以及卡夫卡遗稿之谜
北极格林兰岛上的国家图书馆与一个非洲小男孩的际遇
世界上最小的电话亭公共图书馆
揭开麦威尔杜威的人性黑暗砸与图书馆性丑闻事件
牛顿神学手稿预言与<诺查丹玛斯大预言》
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阿拉斯加图书馆
附录世界各大图书馆数据来源 前言/序言
芳香图书馆 [The Fragrant Library] 序言 在那些寂静的夜晚,当城市的喧嚣沉寂,星光点点洒落,总有一些灵魂,被一种无形的力量牵引,走向那扇古老而神秘的门扉。门后,并非充斥着纸张的陈腐气息,而是一股馥郁的、难以言喻的香气,如同沉睡亿万年的记忆被唤醒,又似遥远国度传来的低语。这里,是“芳香图书馆”。 引言 “芳香图书馆”并非寻常的知识殿堂,它不以卷帙浩繁的史册、深奥玄妙的哲学、或是冰冷严谨的科学仪器著称。它的藏品,是流淌在空气中的故事,是萦绕在心间的旋律,是触动灵魂的色彩,是弥漫在时光中的情感。这里的每一缕香气,都是一段被精心封存的记忆,一个等待被重新体验的旅程,一种可能被遗忘的智慧。 图书馆的构成 “芳香图书馆”的藏品,是极具生命力的。它们以香气的形式存在,但其本质远不止于此。 情感之香: 这里珍藏着人类最纯粹、最复杂的情感。喜悦的香气,如同初春阳光下绽放的野花,明亮而充满生机;悲伤的香气,则如暮色中低垂的柳叶,带着一丝清冷的忧郁;爱恋的香气,缠绵悱恻,如同热恋中的玫瑰,浓烈而醉人;而宁静的香气,则如雨后森林的泥土,沉静而安抚人心。这些香气,并非简单的模拟,而是将情感的本质提炼,通过嗅觉直达心灵深处,引发共鸣。 记忆之香: 每一个人的生命都由无数个瞬间构成,而嗅觉,是唤醒记忆最强大的钥匙。“芳香图书馆”收集了那些被时间冲淡,却从未真正消失的记忆碎片。儿时夏日的午后,奶奶家院子里弥漫的栀子花香;第一次约会时,空气中混合着雨水与青草的气息;离别车站,母亲身上淡淡的香水味,承载着无尽的叮嘱。这些香气,能够瞬间将你拉回那个特定的时空,让你再次品味曾经的温暖、遗憾、或欣喜。 故事之香: 每一个文明,每一段传奇,每一个传说,都带着其独特的印记,而香气,是这些印记中最古老、最迷人的部分。“芳香图书馆”收录了世界各地那些古老的传说,那些英雄史诗,那些童话故事。例如,古埃及祭司在神庙中焚烧的没药与乳香,诉说着神秘的仪式与对神灵的敬畏;丝绸之路上商队带来的东方香料,混合着遥远国度的奇闻异事;维多利亚时代下午茶桌上的伯爵茶香,伴随着优雅的社交与隐藏的秘密。每一缕香气,都是一扇窗,让你窥探那个时代的风貌,倾听那些被遗忘的故事。 智慧之香: 古老的哲人,智者的沉思,宗教的启示,都在“芳香图书馆”留下了痕迹。禅宗寺庙中,沉静而悠远的檀香,引人进入冥想,领悟生命的真谛;古希腊哲学家在橄榄树下辩论时,空气中弥漫的橄榄叶与月桂的清香,仿佛承载着永恒的智慧;炼金术士在密室中提炼的珍贵精油,蕴含着对物质与精神转化的探索。这些香气,并非直接灌输知识,而是营造一种氛围,一种让你更容易触及内心深处,进行自我反思与领悟的境界。 自然之香: 这是“芳香图书馆”最基础,也是最令人着迷的部分。高山雪莲的清冽,热带雨林的湿润,沙漠驼铃的孤寂,海边微风的咸涩。森林深处的苔藓与腐木,秋日落叶的微甜,冬日炉火的温暖。这些纯粹的自然气息,是大地的呼吸,是万物的低语,是生命最初的源泉。它们让你重新连接被钢筋水泥隔绝的自然,感受宇宙的辽阔与生命的奇迹。 芳香图书馆的体验 走进“芳香图书馆”,你不会看到高耸的书架,不会听到翻阅书页的声音。取而代之的是,空间本身仿佛在呼吸,在低语。 嗅觉的引导: 没有目录,没有索引。你只需放松身心,让鼻子引领你的脚步。当你被某一种香气吸引,便会不由自主地走向它。那可能是一缕带着淡淡忧伤的紫罗兰,让你回忆起童年时失去的玩具;也可能是一股浓郁的琥珀香,让你感受到古老城堡的庄严与神秘。 情感的共鸣: 这里的香气,并非冷冰冰的物质,它们是有生命的,能够与你的情绪产生共鸣。当你感到疲惫,一缕清新的薄荷香会让你精神振奋;当你陷入迷茫,一抹沉静的檀香会为你指引方向。你不需要理解它,只需要去感受它,去接受它带来的影响。 故事的展开: 在某些区域,香气会随着你的停留而逐渐变得丰富,层次分明。例如,当你闻到一丝大海的气息,紧接着会浮现出海浪拍打礁石的声音,海鸥的鸣叫,甚至海盗船在远处驶过的剪影。香气在此刻化作了电影的镜头,将一个完整的故事展现在你的脑海中。 智慧的启迪: 在“智慧之香”的区域,你可能会发现自己突然对某个哲学问题有了新的见解,或者对某个生活中的困惑找到了答案。这些启迪并非直接的教诲,而是香气在潜移默化中,为你搭建了一个思考的平台,让你自己的智慧得以绽放。 宁静的港湾: “芳香图书馆”也是一个绝对的宁静港湾。在这里,你可以暂时放下外界的纷扰,沉浸在香气营造的氛围中。你可以闭上眼睛,随心所欲地呼吸,让香气洗涤你的心灵,让思绪在芳香的海洋中自由翱翔。 芳香图书馆的意义 “芳香图书馆”存在的意义,在于它提供了一种全新的、超越语言和视觉的体验方式。 连接内心: 在信息爆炸的时代,我们常常与自己的内心产生隔阂。“芳香图书馆”以最原始、最纯粹的方式,帮助你重新连接内心的情感、记忆和渴望。 拓展感知: 我们的感知往往局限于视觉和听觉。嗅觉,作为最古老、最接近潜意识的感官,“芳香图书馆”极大地拓展了我们的感知维度,让我们以全新的方式去理解世界和自我。 疗愈心灵: 很多时候,我们需要的并非道理,而是一种氛围,一种共鸣。“芳香图书馆”的香气,能够抚慰焦虑,舒缓压力,带来内心的平静与力量。 传承文化: 香气是文化最古老、最顽固的载体之一。“芳香图书馆”通过收集和呈现这些香气,也在无形中传承着人类的智慧、情感和历史。 结语 “芳香图书馆”欢迎每一位渴望探索、渴望感受、渴望连接的灵魂。它没有门槛,没有限制,只有无尽的芳香,等待你去发现,去解读,去珍藏。在这里,每一缕香气都是一个故事,每一次呼吸都是一次旅行,每一次停留都是一次重逢。来吧,推开这扇门,让“芳香图书馆”带你踏上一段前所未有的感官之旅,一场与自我、与世界、与历史的深情对话。 [The Fragrant Library] A Journey Beyond Words and Worlds In the hushed tranquility of nights, when the clamor of the city fades and starlight begins to sprinkle the sky, there are souls, drawn by an invisible force, towards an ancient and mysterious door. Beyond this portal lies not the musty scent of aged paper, but an exquisite, ineffable aroma – like memories slumbering for eons, awakened; like whispered secrets carried from distant lands. This, is "The Fragrant Library." Introduction "The Fragrant Library" is no ordinary repository of knowledge. It is not defined by its vast collection of historical records, its profound philosophical treatises, or its austere scientific instruments. Its archives are stories that flow through the air, melodies that linger in the heart, colors that stir the soul, and emotions that permeate time. Every wisp of fragrance within these walls is a meticulously preserved memory, a journey awaiting rediscovery, a wisdom on the verge of being forgotten. The Composition of the Library The collection of "The Fragrant Library" is imbued with life itself. It exists in the form of scents, yet its essence transcends mere olfactory perception. Scents of Emotion: Here, humanity's most pure and complex emotions are enshrined. The aroma of joy, akin to wildflowers blooming under the spring sun, is bright and vibrant. The scent of sorrow, like willow leaves drooping in the twilight, carries a cool melancholy. The fragrance of love, tender and lingering, is like the intoxicating intensity of a rose in bloom. And the aroma of serenity, like the earthy scent of the forest after rain, is profoundly calming and grounding. These scents are not mere imitations; they are distillations of emotional essence, reaching directly into the depths of the soul through the sense of smell, igniting resonance. Scents of Memory: Each life is woven from countless moments, and the sense of smell serves as the most potent key to unlocking memory. "The Fragrant Library" gathers those fragments of memory, blurred by time but never truly lost. The scent of gardenias in Grandma's yard on a summer afternoon; the mingled aroma of rain and fresh grass on a first date; the faint perfume of a mother at a departure station, carrying endless advice. These fragrances can instantly transport you back to a specific time and place, allowing you to re-experience past warmth, regret, or joy. Scents of Stories: Every civilization, every legend, every tale, carries its unique imprint, and fragrance is among the most ancient and captivating of these. "The Fragrant Library" houses ancient myths from across the globe, heroic epics, and timeless fairy tales. For instance, the myrrh and frankincense burned by ancient Egyptian priests in temples speak of sacred rituals and reverence for the divine. The oriental spices carried by caravans along the Silk Road blend with exotic tales from faraway lands. The scent of Earl Grey tea at a Victorian afternoon tea table accompanies elegant social gatherings and hidden secrets. Each aroma is a window, offering a glimpse into the era's customs and a chance to hear forgotten narratives. Scents of Wisdom: Ancient philosophers, the contemplations of sages, and religious revelations have all left their mark in "The Fragrant Library." The serene and distant sandalwood in Zen temples invites meditation and the contemplation of life's truths. The aroma of olive leaves and laurel, lingering in the air during ancient Greek philosophers' debates beneath olive trees, seems to carry eternal wisdom. The precious essential oils, distilled by alchemists in their secret chambers, hold within them the exploration of material and spiritual transformation. These fragrances do not impart knowledge directly; rather, they cultivate an atmosphere conducive to introspection and insight, allowing one's own wisdom to blossom. Scents of Nature: This forms the most fundamental and enchanting aspect of "The Fragrant Library." The crispness of alpine snow lilies, the humidity of tropical rainforests, the solitude of desert camel bells, the saltiness of sea breezes. The moss and decaying wood of deep forests, the subtle sweetness of autumn leaves, the warmth of a winter hearth. These pure natural scents are the breath of the earth, the whispers of all things, the primal source of life itself. They reconnect you with nature, often obscured by concrete jungles, allowing you to feel the vastness of the cosmos and the marvels of life. The Experience of The Fragrant Library Upon entering "The Fragrant Library," you will find no towering bookshelves, nor hear the rustling of turning pages. Instead, the space itself seems to breathe, to whisper. Guidance by Scent: There are no catalogs, no indexes. Simply relax and allow your nose to guide your steps. When a particular aroma captivates you, you will be drawn to it. It might be a subtle, melancholic violet, evoking the memory of a lost childhood toy; or a rich amber scent, conjuring the solemnity and mystery of an ancient castle. Emotional Resonance: The scents here are not cold, inanimate substances; they are alive and capable of resonating with your emotions. When you feel weary, a whiff of refreshing mint can invigorate your spirit. When you are lost in thought, a trace of calming sandalwood may offer direction. You do not need to understand them; you simply need to feel them, to embrace their influence. Unfolding Stories: In certain sections, the scents gradually become richer and more layered as you linger. For example, if you detect a hint of the sea, it might be followed by the sound of waves crashing against rocks, the calls of seagulls, and even the silhouette of a pirate ship sailing in the distance. Here, fragrance transforms into cinematic imagery, unfolding a complete narrative in your mind. Inspiration of Wisdom: In the "Scents of Wisdom" areas, you might suddenly find yourself with a new perspective on a philosophical question or an answer to a life puzzle. These insights are not direct teachings; rather, the fragrances subtly create a platform for contemplation, allowing your own wisdom to emerge. A Haven of Peace: "The Fragrant Library" is also an absolute sanctuary of peace. Here, you can temporarily set aside external disturbances, immersing yourself in the atmosphere created by the scents. You can close your eyes, breathe freely, and allow the fragrances to cleanse your spirit, letting your thoughts soar in the aromatic ocean. The Significance of The Fragrant Library The significance of "The Fragrant Library" lies in its provision of a novel way to experience the world, one that transcends language and sight. Connecting with the Inner Self: In an era of information overload, we often become disconnected from our inner selves. "The Fragrant Library," through the most primal and pure means, helps you reconnect with your innermost emotions, memories, and desires. Expanding Perception: Our senses are often limited to sight and sound. The sense of smell, being the most ancient and closest to the subconscious, is powerfully engaged by "The Fragrant Library." It vastly expands our perceptual dimensions, enabling us to understand ourselves and the world in entirely new ways. Healing the Soul: More often than not, what we need is not advice, but an atmosphere, a resonance. The scents in "The Fragrant Library" can soothe anxiety, alleviate stress, and bring inner peace and strength. Cultural Preservation: Fragrance is one of the oldest and most enduring carriers of culture. By collecting and presenting these scents, "The Fragrant Library" also intangibly preserves humanity's wisdom, emotions, and history. Conclusion "The Fragrant Library" welcomes every soul yearning for exploration, for feeling, for connection. It has no barriers, no limitations, only endless aromas awaiting your discovery, your interpretation, your cherish. Here, every wisp of scent is a story, every breath is a journey, and every moment of stillness is a reunion. Come, push open this door, and let "The Fragrant Library" guide you on an unparalleled sensory adventure, a profound dialogue with yourself, with the world, and with history.