『每日英文学习』告别书荒!企鹅书单100本出炉,全是大神之作!假期读起来( 四 )


by: Ken Kesey 肯·克西
『每日英文学习』告别书荒!企鹅书单100本出炉,全是大神之作!假期读起来
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生活中不只有冷冰冰的规矩 , 喜怒哀乐、同理心……也都是生活不可或缺的组成部分 。
A story that shows there is more to life than following rules. Having joy and being spontaneous are as important as anything else in life.
(Darren B, Twitter )
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Nineteen Eighty-Four《1984》
by: George Orwell 乔治·奥威尔
书里的很多预言在多年后的今天 , 已经成为现实 。 我很庆幸自己不用生活在书中所描述的社会环境里 。
I first read this book years ago, and was glad I would never have to be a part of that kind of society. Yet, here I am in 2018, and so much of that novel has come true.
(Donna J, Twitter )
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Buddenbrooks《布登勃洛克一家》
by: Thomas Mann 保尔·托马斯·曼
这部小说描述了一个家族的兴衰史 , 父亲和儿子的矛盾 , 商业和艺术的冲突 , 无不让人陷入深思 。
It’s a great novel about the rise and fall of a family, the relationship between fathers and sons, and the conflict between art and business. Well, and I have to say I do love family sagas.
(Peter L, Twitter )
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The Grapes of Wrath《愤怒的葡萄》
by: John Steinbeck 约翰·斯坦贝克
『每日英文学习』告别书荒!企鹅书单100本出炉,全是大神之作!假期读起来
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小说以约德一家为代表 , 记叙了他们一家十二口从俄克拉荷马州向加利福尼亚州逃荒的艰难经历 , 令人唏嘘不已 。
Migration in search of work and a better future. A modern day story. Still makes my skin tingle.
(Morven, Twitter )
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Beloved《宠儿》
by: Toni Morrison 托妮·莫里森
宠儿是因爱而被谋杀的孩子 , 她回到母亲身边 , 是寻找心灵的依靠 。 她因爱而死 , 又在爱与恨的交织中重新获得自由 。
This book is amazing. Beautifully written, haunting and the level of detail of the lengths people went to protect their families from slavery is fantastic.
(LittleReigate, Twitter )
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The Code of the Woosters《伍斯特准则》
by: P.G. Wodehouse P.G.伍德豪斯
20世纪轻喜剧小说大师伍德豪斯很好的一部作品 。
The best of the Bertie and Jeeves novels by Wodehouse, the 20th century master of the light comic novel. Intricate plotting and brilliant command of English prose.
(Matt F, Twitter )
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Dracula《吸血鬼德古拉》
by: Bram Stoker 布莱姆·斯托克
一个人会以牺牲自己的道德和灵魂来换取永生吗?这是一个关于爱与恐惧的故事 。
A Gothic tale of fear and love. Would one desire immortality at the cost of one’s morality and soul? Loneliness beckons down such a dangerous and fearful path.
(Rob K, Twitter )
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The Lord of the Rings《指环王》
by: J. R. R. Tolkien J.R.R.托尔金
这是一个攸关生存与勇气 , 为了人类的光明未来 , 誓死抵抗黑暗的动人故事 。
It's got the great sweeping story, romance, heroism, self-sacrifice, social commentary... it's not just magic and elves!
(Anne O, Twitter )
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》


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