بمب و ژنرال

by Umberto Eco, منیژه مغیثی (Translator)

هر چیزی که ما می‌شناسیم از مولکول درست شده است. مادر از اتم درست شده است. شیر از اتم درست شده است. زن‌ها از اتم درست شده‌اند. هوا از اتم درست شده است. آتش از اتم درست شده است. ما، همه از اتم درست شده‌ایم. وقتی اتم‌ها به‌طور طبیعی در کنار هم زندگی می‌کنند، همه‌چیز خوب پیش می‌رود. و زندگی جریان دارد. اما وقتی به یک اتم ضربۀ سختی زده می‌شود آن اتم تکه‌تکه می‌شود و از تکه‌هایش اتم‌های دیگری درست می‌شود، و همین‌طور آن تکه‌ها، تکه‌های بیش‌تری درست می‌کنند و این عمل ادامه پیدا می‌کند... تا این‌که ناگهان انفجار وحشتناکی اتفاق می‌افتد، و همه‌چیز نابود می‌شود.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books, Art, Italy

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Umberto Eco was an Italian medievalist, philosopher, semiotician, novelist, cultural critic, and political and social commentator. In English, he is best known for his popular 1980 novel The Name of the Rose, a historical mystery combining semiotics in fiction with biblical analysis, medieval studies and literary theory, as well as Foucault's Pendulum, his 1988 novel which touches on similar themes.

Eco wrote prolifically throughout his life, with his output including children's books, translations from French and English, in addition to a twice-monthly newspaper column "La Bustina di Minerva" (Minerva's Matchbook) in the magazine L'Espresso beginning in 1985, with his last column (a critical appraisal of the Romantic paintings of Francesco Hayez) appearing 27 January 2016. At the time of his death, he was an Emeritus professor at the University of Bologna, where he taught for much of his life. In the 21st century, he has continued to gain recognition for his 1995 essay "Ur-Fascism", where Eco lists fourteen general properties he believes comprise fascist ideologies.

Reviews

[Peiman · Rating 2 out of 5]

اسم نویسنده باعث شد این کتاب رو بخونم. کودکانه و کوتاه. در مورد بمب اتم و جنگ. داستان خیلی سطحی حتی برای بچه ها ولی تصویرگری خیلی جالب.

[Fereshteh Khanzad · Rating 5 out of 5]

خواندن آنک نام گل ، نام کتاب دیگری را به یادم آورد؛ بمب و ژنرال‌ با هر چه ذوق در توانم بود دنبالش گشتم و بالاخره پیدایش کردم آن زمان خیلی کودک بودم آن قدر که واقعا از اتم و بمب سر در نمی اوردم.👼

[Hákon Gunnarsson · Rating 2 out of 5]

So Umberto Eco wrote a children’s book? Well, I have to admit that came as a bit of a surprise. And the thing is, it is in many ways an very interesting children’s book. I really like what Eco is trying to do with it, which is to tell kids in a very simple way that nuclear weapons are not a good idea.

But after having read the actual book, I have to say that I like the idea better than the finished product. The story is okay, but the text isn’t great. My biggest problem with the book has to do with the illustrations, which really don’t work here. Eco was right though, nuclear weapons are not a good idea, and I thought the ending was quite fitting.

[Kowsar Bagheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

این کتاب رو خیلی‌وقت پیش قصد داشتم بخونم اما مدت زیادی تجدیدچاپ نمی‌شد. یادمه حسام سلامت هم پیشنهادش کرده بود. همون‌طور که از عنوان پیداست در مورد جنگه. پایان رؤیایی و جالبی داشت.
نمی‌دونم آیا با اینکه کتاب‌کودکه برای کودکان مناسبه یا نه. توصیه می‌شه یا نه. این رو اصحاب اون حوزه باید بگن.

[Jim · Rating 2 out of 5]

giving this two stars because i want to believe the translator is responsible for this sincere, oh so very Sincere book about the evils of war. it should come w/hallmark cars w/rejected Susan Polis Schultz poems to send to Congress people to stop them from funding bomb building. thought it must have been written in the sixties, but no, this was done in 1989 (maybe Eco was in jr. or sr. high school?).
war is BAD man, it really is, maybe give this book to the man when you're protesting and putting flowers in his gun.

[سیاووش · Rating 3 out of 5]

پیروزی بر جنگ خوش می‌گذره حتی اگر این‌طوری اتفاق بیفته. آیا کتاب واقعاً برای بچه‌ها نوشته شده؟ داداش من کادو گرفته بودش و ازش خوشش نیومد و داد من بخونم. اون البته سنش بیشتر از اونه که با جمله‌های ساده‌ی کتاب ارتباط برقرار کنه و کمتر از اون که به عنوان یه بزرگسال کتاب کودک بخونه. به هر حال با وجود سادگی یه جاهایی اون تکان‌دهندگی مخصوص همه‌ی محتواهای مربوط به جنگ رو داشت.

[Fo · Rating 5 out of 5]

کوتاه، موجز، مفید با تصاویر زیبا. لذت‌بخش با مفهوم عمیق. خواندن کتاب کلا ۳ تا ۴ دقیقه طول کشید

[Masked · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very sweet, oversimplified look at war. beautiful illustrations and simple language.

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bomb and the General by Umberto Eco, Juvenile Collection, Library of Congress- Children’s Illustrated Colour Picture Book- The book narrates the story of an Army General who wore uniform with golden thread. He had stock Atom bombs in his attic. The General is aware that "When atoms are in harmony everything works fine. Life is based on this harmony. But when an atom is smashed its parts strike other atoms which then strike still more atoms, and so on. . . A terrifying explosion takes place!” but the atoms prefer to survive in harmony with other atoms. They sneak out of the bombs. One day, the General declares war. He collects the bombs and plans to throw them on the people. People are afraid. They think that it was wrong to give so much power to the General. When the bombs fall, they do not explode because the atoms have escaped and the bombs are empty. People use the bomb shells as pots to grow flowers. Message War and destruction is harmful to society while harmony brotherhood are principles of survival. Coloured illustrations help the reader to relate to the story. I have read the Hindi language translation of this book.

[McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My father's favorite author. He gave me this book and told me that I MUST read it as soon as possible. I was not sure what I was getting myself into. I loved this book. Although this book means more when your a fifteen-year-old who understands the history behind it rather than a six-year-old. I found that this book is a great way to teach kids not only about war and history but also show how one mistake not only impacts you but the people around you as well. I loved reading this book. HAPPY READING!

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

There should be a book for every occasion -- even having to explain the concept of nuclear war to a child. This one has a happy ending where the explosion doesn't happen, so if Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is going to be too mature or frightening for your young reader, this might be a good choice. Really cool art, too! https://www.flickr.com/photos/4042329...

[Tatiana Gomes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A história remete para a paz, para o perigo de destruição de bombas e guerra. Mostra também a destituição de uma personagem que tinha poder belico e deixa de ter. A figura da autoridade e a sede e abuso de poder. Pode ser interessante utilizar no âmbito desta temática.

[Md. Shajedul · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the greatest children literature books I've ever read.

It's simple but gorgeous.

It will let the children to think deeply about war and peace.

If you can't understand it,read again and rethink about it.Trust me,it won't disappoint you.

[Vindersloon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zat het leven maar zo in elkaar!

[Cynthia Egbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one just didn't resonate with me. It was an oversimplified view of war and I did not care for the illustrations.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

What really grabbed me about this very unusual book was the powerful illustrations. The first time we see the General he is nothing but his clothing. A couple of bits of gold braid and a black blob. What a powerful statement! With this we understand that the power is not his. Directly after that we learn what atoms are and what happens if they are smashed.; Atomic death. The atoms were sad because they were put inside an atomic bomb and spent their days days waiting for the day they would destroy the earth. The General laughed, I’ll start a beautiful war! So the atoms decide to rebel against the General and flee. And so we come to the declaration of war. I won’t spoil the rest of the story but will say it has a vey satisfying ending.

Great book!

[Hameed · Rating 5 out of 5]

"When atoms are in harmony everything works fine. Life is based on this harmony. But when an atom is smashed its parts strike other atoms which then strike still more atoms, and so on. . . A terrifying explosion takes place! This is atomic death."

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't know that Umberto Eco wrote children's books! check. it. out. Very simple abstract pictures. Very clear morality tale, but still entertaining. this is written by UMBERTO ECO. GO. read it now.

[Joel Gomes · Rating 5 out of 5]

O senhor Eco também escreve livros infantis. E este é uma pérola de criatividade e simbolismo. Só para que saibam.

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 3 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمه ی فارسی که من خوانده ام:
بمب و ژنرال
تصویرسازی فوق العاده، قصه ی معمولی

[m. · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a lovely read