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Four Famous Books in American History

The 1920s was the first recognizably “modern” period in American history and the books at that time remain current in many sense. Here are 4 books published in the 1920s that everyone should read.


The Great Gatsby

Whether or not it truly is his “best” novel , there's a reason that F. Scott. Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby remains his most popular work today. The themes in the novel reflect the sudden change in America itself. The novel also conveys the American Dream, the idea that self-made men and women could make themselves into anything in this country. Fitzgerald rejected the idea, however.


Ulysses

Ulysses employs, “stream of consciousness”, a technique that seeks to exactly copy the inner monologue of a person, which was commonly credited to William James. James Joyce wasn't the first writer to use this technique (Dostoevsky used it in the 19th century), but he was the first one to attempt it on the massive scale in this book.


The Sound and the Fury

William Faulkner's greatest work is this novel that is usually considered as one of the most challenging novels. The story is of a big family in decline. For much of the novel, the point of view is the first person, while the final section suddenly switches to the third person. Techniques like that are what make this book remarkable.


Red-Harvest

This classic novel from Dashiell Hammett remains incredibly influential for its tone, language and plot. A private detective is hired to clean up a corrupt town, a place where the police also involve in the corruption. Sounds familiar, right? It's because so many books, films, and TV shows have stolen the basic plot of Red Harvest.

【小题1】Which book reflects the change of the society then?
A.The Great GatsbyB.Ulysses.C.The Sound and the FuryD.Red Harvest.
【小题2】What is special about The Sound and the Fury?
A.It uses the technique of stream of consciousness.B.It is the most popular work in 1920s.
C.It has been adapted a lot for films.D.It is written in different persons.
【小题3】What might be the theme of Red Harvest?
A.The crime.B.The language learning.
C.The bravery of the police.D.The adventure in the harvest time.
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Don’t you have time for reading? If you are interested in non-fiction books, here are some good choices for you.

A Room of One’s Own

This essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two women’s colleges at Cambridge University in 1928. In the essay, Woolf describes that it’s circumstance not talent alone, that allows men to be more successful at writing. Women, in other words, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tending to their children that they have no time left for art. To write well, therefore, a woman must have a “room of her own”. While on its surface, this essay appears to be only about writing, it is actually about wealth and class, freedom and confinement, and the power struggle between sexes.

The Art of War

Written by ancient Chinese warrior Sun Tzu, The Art of War is widely considered to be one of the best books about military strategies in human history. Consisting of 13 chapters, each dealing with a separate aspect about how to fight a war, the book has been translated into every major language and has thousands of editions. For centuries, it has been used to train world leaders for its detailed study of military strategies and effective leadership.

Letter to My Daughter

This book of essays by Maya Angelou, a respectable African-American poet, is written for “the daughter she never had” — the millions of women, both young and old, that she considers to be her “family”. From the viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including the birth of her only child, a son, as well as the development and loss of friendship.

A Brief History of Time

If you’re short of time, then why not read about, well, the creation of time? This book, first published in 1998 from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking, explores mind-bending questions about the creation of the universe, including if and when it will end, and if so, how. Despite its heavy subject matter, Hawking addresses these questions in a way that’s easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.

【小题1】What can we learn about the four books?
A.A Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the matter of time.
B.Letter to My Daughter is actually a common family letter.
C.The Art of War gives advice on how to be a world leader.
D.A Room of One’s Own is more than about writing.
【小题2】What can be inferred from the passage?
A.As a physicist,Hawking is equally famous in writing.
B.Maya devotes herself to fighting for women’s rights.
C.The book by Sun Tzu is helpful in policy-making.
D.Woolf looks down upon men in writing.
【小题3】What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To make comparisons among the four books.
B.To recommend the four books to readers.
C.To make comments on the four books.
D.To promote sales of the four books.

Best Books for Teens

The Lovely Bones Alice Sebold

Some may know this story from the 2009 feature film adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Susan Sarandon, but The Lovely Bones was first published as a novel seven years earlier. Despite its dark content and hard-hitting (直言不讳的) introduction, it’s a deeply moving story about love, death and acceptance. When 14-year-old Susie Salmon is cruelly attacked and killed by her neighbour, she becomes a ghost and watches over her family, friends and even strangers trying to make peace with her untimely death.

Noughts & Crosses Malorie Blackman

It’s hard to believe that Malorie Blackman’s famous book is nearly twenty years old. Noughts &Crosses has had a theatre run and aired on the BBC last year. Set in a society in which Crosses (black people) rule over Noughts (white people), things take a Romeo and Juliet turn when Nought, Callum and Cross, Sephy fall in love.

Girls in Love Jacqueline Wilson

This story follows Ellie, and her best friends Magda and Nadine, three teenage girls trying to find their way through the world, from friendships and family to school and romantic relationships. An honest look at the ups and downs of being a teenager, Girls in Love openly discusses loss, love and everything in between. The beauty of this story lies in the strong sisterhood of these three unique characters. Their adventures continue in Girls under Pressure, Girls out Late and Girls in Tears.

The Colour Purple Alice Walker

Set in the Southern United States of the 1930s, the story follows Celie, a 14-year-old black girl living in poverty (贫困), separated from her sister and suffering abuse at the hands of her father. But when the jazz singer Shug Avery comes to stay, Celie discovers friendship, love, faith and more importantly, strength.

【小题1】When did The Lovely Bones come out as a novel?
A.In 1930.B.In 1995.C.In 2002.D.In 2009.
【小题2】How does Celie in The Colour Purple find her strength?
A.Her sister accompanies her.B.A jazz singer brightens her life.
C.Her father always encourages her.D.She has hair-raising adventures as a ghost.
【小题3】Which of the following tells an unfinished story?
A.The Lovely Bones.B.Noughts & Crosses.C.Girls in Love.D.The Colour Purple.

Books for Children

Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb
More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat--star of this wonderful set of 3 books.
Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paper-back 07459 44116, £3.99
The little White House Elizabeth Goudge
A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, £4.99
My Very First Christmas
Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe
A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children.
Ages 0-3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, £4.99
First Festival: Christmas
Lois Rock
An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs.
Ages 5-8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, £8.99
Star of Wonder Pat Alexander
A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy.
Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, £4.99
The Not-So-Wise Man
Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point.
Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, £8.99

【小题1】If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer?
A.Star of WonderB.The Not-So-Wise Man
C.First Festival: ChristmasD.My Very First Christmas Book
【小题2】Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?
A.07459 40560.B.07459 38922.
C.07459 45783.D.07459 44116.
【小题3】If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?
A.Pat Alexander.B.Beth Webb.
C.Lois Rock.D.Elizabeth Goudge.

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