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Les Liaisons dangereuses (French). “Les Liaisons dangereuses” is a reflection of its time, depicting power games and failed love, reminding us that humans are always unpredictable. Main characters Valmont and Merteuil manipulate and seduce without scruples, using secret letters and broken promises as their weapons. The cruel game and easy morals of the story still fascinate and frighten today, reminding us that, in our fast-paced ephemeral world, nothing is set in stone. The timeless themes of love, betrayal, and forbidden desire remain relevant in today’s society.
Hildegard (German). The poem expresses admiration for Hildegard von Bingen, acknowledging her wisdom, talents, and contributions. It expresses longing for her presence and guidance in current times.
Xiao Zhi wants to be a Formula 1 champion (Mandarin). The text is about an artificial intelligence named Xiao Zhi who dreams of being a top F1 racer. Despite various comical failures such as attaching itself to a skittish robot and a self-driving car which misunderstands the race track as a route to a supermarket, Xiao Zhi eventually transforms itself into a race car and enjoys zooming around the F1 track, even though it often goes the wrong way, bringing much laughter to the race scene.
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