法国十九世纪小说家阿尔封斯·都德的两个短篇小说《最后一课》和《柏林之围》,恰似两朵并蒂的莲花在文坛上经久不凋。这固然因为它们都是以普法战争为背景、以爱国主义为主题的悲剧,容易打动人心,更因为,它们都以富有特色的精巧构思给读者留下了难以忘怀的印象。《柏林之围》的情节是比较单纯的。普法战争刚开始不久,巴黎一位八十岁的老军人儒夫上校听到法军在威桑堡惨败的消息,一急之下,突然中风倒地,瘫痪不起。当雷舍芬战役失败的迟到消息被误传为法军打胜仗的消息时,儒夫竟奇迹般地从昏迷中醒了过来,病情好转。这种情况启发了上校的 The two short stories “The Last Lesson” and “The Secession of Berlin” by the French 19th-century novelist Alphonse Daudour resembled the two buddhas’ lotus in the literary arena. This is because, of course, they are all based on the Franco-Prussian war and the patriotic-themed tragedy is more likely to impress people. Moreover, they all leave an unforgettable impression on readers with their unique and delicate ideas. “Berlin Wai” plot is relatively simple. Shortly after the Franco-Prussian War, Colonel Ruff, an 80-year-old Parisian soldier, heard the French defeat in Wissan and was suddenly in a hurry to paralyze his sudden stroke. When the late news of the Rehscheen battle failed was mistakenly translated as a message of French victory, Ruf actually woke up miraculously from the coma and his condition improved. This situation inspired Colonel