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Why did the speaker feel that Paris's autumn is particularly challenging?
Paris's autumn is challenging due to its short daylight hours, frequent cloudy weather, and the difficulty of seeing the sun, which contrasts sharply with Beijing's clear, crisp autumn skies. The speaker often feels the need to seize any opportunity to go outside and absorb vitamin D when the sun appears.
What motivated the speaker to start writing despite academic pressures?
The speaker was motivated to start writing after the sudden death of a French photographer, Bruno Barbey, in 2020. His life of constant creation inspired the speaker to pursue writing as a way to live a fulfilling life without wasting time, despite the academic stigma against non-scholarly writing.
How did the speaker's experience with academic research influence her writing?
The speaker's academic research, particularly her discovery of new, unseen materials related to her study of medieval history, significantly influenced her writing. This discovery led to new conclusions and a deeper understanding of her research topic, which she found exciting and wanted to share through her writing.
What is the significance of the cover art for the speaker's second book?
The cover art for the speaker's second book, '日常的启示：在巴黎知吃思', was created by a young female artist, Nathanael Elblanc, whose work focuses on everyday life and the experiences of contemporary women. The art was chosen for its emotional depth and its alignment with the themes of the book, and it was obtained through a serendipitous meeting and free authorization from the artist.
How does the speaker describe the impact of global warming on Beijing's seasons?
The speaker notes that global warming has made Beijing's summers longer and more unbearable, with extended periods of extreme heat and humidity. This has affected local flora, such as the speaker's butterfly orchids, which died in greater numbers than usual. The speaker finds the return of the familiar, dry, and transparent autumn air particularly refreshing after such a harsh summer.
- 颖新在巴黎攻读历史学博士学位，研究方向为中世纪诺曼底鲁昂地区的方济各会修道院经济问题。
- 疾病、疫情和意外发现的新材料都影响了她的论文进度。
- 新的研究材料带来了对研究课题的新理解和新的结论让她感到兴奋。
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