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 Gatsby | B．Ulysses. | C．The Sound and the Fury | D．Red Harvest. |
| 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. |
| A．The crime. | B．The language learning. |
| C．The bravery of the police. | D．The adventure in the harvest time. |
