林語堂《愛與諷刺》（1940年首版）With Love and Irony by Lin Yutang (1940 First Edition/Early Printing)

【內容簡介 / Synopsis】

 With Love and Irony is a brilliant collection of essays by Lin Yutang, offering insightful, witty observations on world affairs, East-West cultural differences, and daily life. As a follow-up to the spirit of The Importance of Living, this work features charming illustrations by Kurt Wiese.

 《愛與諷刺》是林語堂先生一系列精彩的散文集，以睿智、詼諧的筆觸觀察世界事務、東西方文化差異與日常生活。作為延續《生活的藝術》（The Importance of Living）精神的作品，本書更收錄了 Kurt Wiese 的精美插圖。

【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】

 Published by The John Day Company, New York, this volume includes essays that originally appeared in periodicals such as Asia, Cosmopolitan, The Forum, and the New York Times. The book is dedicated "To the memory of Heywood Broun, Friend of Men". It provides a unique 1940s perspective on global geopolitics and the author's nuanced understanding of national characters, including his defense of English common sense and observations on American life.

本書由紐約 The John Day Company 出版，收錄了最初刊載於《Asia》、《Cosmopolitan》、《The Forum》及《紐約時報》等期刊的散文。書中題詞為「紀念 Heywood Broun，人類之友」。本書提供了 1940 年代關於全球地緣政治的獨特視角，以及作者對各國民族性格細膩的解讀，包括他對英國常識的辯護以及對美國生活的觀察。

【書本狀態 / Condition Report】

 The book comes with its original dust jacket, which features the striking illustrative art by Kurt Wiese. The text block is clean, and the volume is printed by Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y. The dust jacket shows signs of age-appropriate wear and edge creasing, consistent with its vintage.

本書保留了原始防塵書衣（dust jacket），上面印有 Kurt Wiese 極具特色的插畫藝術。內頁書芯乾淨，由紐約 Cornwall Press, Inc. 印刷。防塵書衣邊緣有符合其年代的自然磨損與摺痕。