1. A Tale of Two Cities: Woman and City in “The Age of Innocence” and“The Song of Everlasting Sorrow”

Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence and Wang Anyi’s The Song of Everlasting Sorrow are re garde d as masterpieces in their respective countries and arouse many critics’ interest. This essay explores how the two heroines, Wang Qiyao and Ellen, are closely connected with the cities they live in. Although the two novels both touch upon the issue of woman and city, the heroines illustrate different ways of cultivating inner strength to survive in a chaotic era.

2. Trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation: a tale of two probes

Economic uncertainty and political tensions around the globe make this a
particularly worrisome time for many working people, whether they are highly
educated professionals or faithful and productive men and women with limited
education or skills.