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This book includes 50 classic works by famous writers such as Gorky, Dumas Xiao, Hugo, etc., Including "Andersen's Fairy Tales", "Notre Dame de Paris", "The Red and the Black", "A Tale of Two Cities", "Les Misérables" and other literary works.

"Dead Souls" tells the story of a speculative liar Chichikov who buys and sells dead souls. He first went to a certain city to clear up relations with officials, and then went to the outskirts of the city to buy dead serfs from landlords who had not yet canceled their household registrations. He wanted to mortgage them as living serfs to the supervisory committee in order to defraud a large deposit. He visited many landowners and bought a large number of dead serfs. When he went through the legal transaction procedures with the help of his long-established relationship, his dirty deeds were exposed. The prosecutor was frightened to death by the rumors, and Chichikov had to escape in a hurry. This novel depicts an ugly and decadent picture of autocratic serfdom, and bitterly satirizes the greed and cruelty of human nature.

The protagonist of the novel, David Copperfield, is an orphan. He is smart and diligent. He studies hard and overcomes many difficulties with the help of kind-hearted people around him. Finally achieved career success and became a famous writer. The lines of the novel reveal Dickens's ideal of a life filled with kindness, justice, humanity, and fraternity, which he called his "most beloved child." The character "Micawber" has now been included in the common English dictionary as a word.

"Romeo and Juliet" is a classic work by the world-famous dramatist Shakespeare, created in 1595. The work depicts a thrilling love tragedy through ups and downs of dramatic conflicts, numerous distinctive characters, and beautiful and lyrical character language. The play begins with the conflict between two aristocratic families and ends with the death of the protagonist in exchange for the reconciliation of the two families. It reflects the humanist views on love, marriage and family ideals as a whole, and has become the most familiar love classic among Shakespeare's plays.

"Insect Diary" is a work about insects written by French entomologist Fabre based on his lifelong experience and achievements in insect research. Fabre used human nature to observe the nature of insects, and used prose style to truly record the instincts, habits, labor, marriage and love, reproduction and death of various insects in the book. The whole book is permeated with the author's love and awe for life, and reflects the author's meticulous and tireless scientific exploration spirit. This work is not only a popular science book on entomology, but also a literary masterpiece describing insects. It is a model of the perfect combination of science and literature.

"The Happy Prince" is a fairy tale written by British aestheticist writer Oscar Wilde, which is included in "The Happy Prince and Other Stories". The story tells the story of the Happy Prince, who did not know what sorrow was when he was alive, and witnessed all kinds of suffering in the world after his death, and the story of the swallow who sacrificed himself to help others. The city outlined in "The Happy Prince" is a microcosm of British society during the Victorian period. Wilde incorporated various ugly phenomena that occurred in real society into the story, ruthlessly lashing and exposing the cold society at that time. He expressed deep sympathy for the compassionate Happy Prince and Swallow's charity relief activities for the people at the bottom of society and their ultimate failure. At the same time, the story itself also hinted at the author's ideal social system tendency and fundamentally questioned the moral principles of the society at that time.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is Hugo's first novel and a romantic novel that caused a sensation. In the novel, Hugo used fascinating and vivid writing to describe the entanglement, conflict, and destruction among the fates of several main characters such as Esmeralda, Quasi Mordo, and Frollo. He told a legendary and tragic story that took place in Paris, France in the 15th century, and artistically reproduced the historical reality of France during the reign of French King Louis XI. The novel embodies Hugo's artistic expression principle of "contrast between beauty and ugliness". Its publication breaks the shackles of pseudo-classicism and marks the victory of romanticism.

It contains two of the most famous fairy tales by British writer Carroll, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Alice Through the Looking Glass", telling two magical, wonderful and weird dream stories: the little girl Alice entered the wonderful underground world and the mirror world in her dream, met many strange people and animals, and experienced two magical and illusory journeys: it is known as the pioneer of magic and absurd novels, and it is a magical story book suitable for children to read by themselves. The fairy tale became popular all over the world after its publication, winning the favor of almost all readers. It has been translated into most of the world's major languages, even Esperanto and indigenous languages, and has been adapted into plays, movies, etc.

"Robinson Crusoe" is the representative work of the famous British writer Defoe in the 18th century. It is also the first true novel in the literary history of Britain and even Europe. The protagonist of the novel, Robinson Crusoe, was born in a middle-class family and aspired to travel around the world throughout his life. Once while sailing to Africa, he encountered a storm and drifted alone to an uninhabited desert island, where he began to live an isolated life. With his extraordinary will and unremitting efforts, he survived tenaciously on the desert island and returned to his hometown after twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days. In this work, Defoe successfully created all the characteristics that a person should possess - bravery, wisdom, rationality, diligence, and strength. He also told people to survive tenaciously no matter what difficulties they encounter!

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is one of Mark Twain's most popular and beloved novels. Published in 1876, the book describes the innocent life of a group of children led by Tom Sawyer in a small town in the southern United States before the Civil War. In order to get rid of boring homework, hypocritical teachings and rigid living environment, they tried various adventure experiences and did many hilarious things. It is a companion piece to Mark Twain's most important masterpiece, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". It is not only a great children's work, but also a pastoral hymn from the "Golden Age" of America.

"The Imperial Envoy" is Gogol's masterpiece, which marks the beginning of the mature stage of Russian realist drama creation. The novel describes the playboy Khlestakov who lost everything in a bet and was at a loss. When he was passing through a city in another province from Petersburg, he was mistaken for an "imperial envoy", causing panic among the local officials and making many jokes. It fully exposed the bureaucrats' tendency to flatter others, take bribes, and engage in personal malpractice, thereby exposing the darkness, decadence, and absurdity of serfdom-based Russian society.

"Ancient Greek Myths and Legends" introduces: Ancient Greece is one of the ancient civilizations in the world. During its survival and development, the ancient Greeks created a brilliant and colorful culture and left a rich heritage, among which myths and legends are one of them. Ancient Greek mythology is world-famous for its beauty and movingness. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Greeks who lived in the ancient Aegean Basin and were called "normal children" by historians. As a product of human childhood, Greek mythology has shown eternal charm. It is the earliest literary form in Europe, gave birth to European literature and art, and has become an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Western literary and artistic works, aesthetic theories and social science monographs. Among the many Greek mythology books, "Ancient Greek Myths and Legends" by Schwab, a famous German writer in the 19th century, is the most popular version in the world. Selling well in countries all over the world.

The historical background of the description is that during the American Civil War in 1861, the 16-year-old eldest daughter Scarlett, the owner of the Tara Manor in Georgia, fell in love with Ashley. Later, Ashley was going to marry a girl named Melanie. Scarlett is so angry that she marries Melanie's brother Charles. Later, Charles and Ashley were drafted into the army together, but Charles died of illness shortly after joining the army. The arms dealer Duande took the opportunity to win Scarlett's heart. Scarlett's home was almost destroyed by the Northern Army. The Confederate army was defeated and Ashley returned. The two relived their old dreams, but Ashley could not agree to elope with her. In order to protect her manor, Scarlett did everything possible to win the trust of the wealthy Frank and commit herself to him. After Frank's death, Scarlett had no choice but to marry Rhett. Soon, Rhett, who had gone through too many hardships, no longer trusted her and decided to divorce her. Scarlett knows that the person who truly loves her is Rhett, and she is determined to find Rhett who loves her again.

"If You Give Me Three Days of Light" is Helen Keller's most famous prose masterpiece. From the perspective of a weak woman with a disability and a strong will, she warned people with healthy bodies to cherish life, cherish light, care for life and care for others. In addition, "My Life Story" included in this book is an autobiographical work by Helen Keller, which is hailed as "an unparalleled masterpiece in the history of world literature", and she is therefore regarded as one of the most inspiring writers of the 20th century.

With its exquisite artistic form and broad ideological content, it has become an unreachable peak in the history of world drama. This tragedy describes the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark avenging his father. It is based on 1,200 years of Danish history. It has been adapted and re-created by many people, but Shakespeare used his own genius to inject the flavor and philosophy of the times into this ancient story. The play also contributed an unprecedented image to the history of world literature - Hamlet. The profound development of this image in the spiritual world is the most fruitful harvest of the entire European literature.

"Hunter's Notes" is Turgenev's famous work, which occupies a very important position in the history of Russian and even world literature. This book is written from the perspective of a hunter. Describes rural life in Russia in the 1840s. It brings fresh air to the literary world with a new perspective and unique artistic form that reflects rural life, and reproduces the Russian rural style and human conditions under the serfdom of the 19th century with its delicate and realistic writing style. The publication of this work marked the formation of Turgenev's creative personality and the beginning of his path to realism.

This classic work, which shines with lofty ideals and is full of passion for life, occupies a very important position in the literary history of the Soviet Union and the world. In this epic heroic biography, the author portrays Paul Korchagin's noble personality of persistence and perseverance. His image transcends time, space and national boundaries. It has had a worldwide impact and shakes the heartstrings of generations. Soon after the novel came out, it was adapted into movies and stage plays and spread all over the world.

"Krylov's Fables" is the most original work of the Russian literary genius Krylov. It has a wide range of themes, profound implications, and is highly popular and realistic. These fables use the language of the people refiningly and through various forms of expression, broadly describe the reality of Russian life, vividly reflect the spirit and wisdom of the Russian nation, enrich the Russian literary language, and are recognized as the best interpreters of the Russian language and one of the best fables in history. "Krylov's Fables" was the first Russian book that was loved by all Russians. Krylov was also the first Russian writer to gain world-renowned reputation. His creations laid a solid foundation for the subsequent establishment and development of realism by Pushkin and Gogol.

"Wuthering Heights" is known as "the Sphinx in literature" and "the most magnificent epic of human love" in the history of British literature. It is "an outstanding work whose brilliance has not been obscured by the dust of time." "Wuthering Heights" is Emily Bronte's masterpiece. The protagonist of the story, Heathcliff, is an abandoned child who was adopted by the old Mr. Earnshaw of Wuthering Heights. Here he was jealous of and enmity with the young master Hendry because of his favor, but he had a deep relationship with his sister Catherine and fell deeply in love with him. After the death of old Earnshaw, Hendry demoted Heathcliff to a slave and persecuted him. Catherine was influenced by the concept of family status and married Edgar of Thrushcross Grange. Heathcliff was hit by this and ran away from home. Three years later, he returned to Wuthering Heights as a wealthy gentleman and began his revenge plan...

The protagonist Lavretsky is a Russian young man from an ancient aristocratic family. He got married hastily because of his young age and little experience, and lived abroad after his marriage. His wife Varvara's infidelity made him despair of love and wanted to return to his country to start a career. After returning home, he fell in love with the kind and innocent Lisa. Just when the magical power of love rekindled his hope in life, his wife who was rumored to be dead came back, and everything came to nothing...

"A Tale of Two Cities" is one of the works by the British writer Dickens with the most twists and turns, the most thrilling storyline. The novel takes the French Revolution as the background, with Paris and London as the places where the story takes place. It tells the story of the French aristocrats, the Marquis Evremonde brothers, who almost killed her entire family in order to seize a beautiful peasant woman. Doctor Manette reported the matter to the authorities, but was framed by the Marquis brothers and imprisoned for 18 years. After being released from prison, the mentally disturbed Manette was picked up by his daughter Lucy. At that time, both Darnay and Carton were pursuing Lucy, and she chose Darnay. During the French Revolution, Darnay was arrested and sentenced to death after being accused by the Defarges. Lucy went to France to rescue her husband, but failed. At this time, Caton pretended to be a man and rescued Dardenne, and the Manette family returned to England secretly.

"The Red and the Black" is Stendhal's masterpiece. It is the foundation work of European critical realist literature. Julien, the protagonist of the novel, is the son of a carpenter, smart, studious, and rebellious. He came to Paris because of his ambiguous relationship with the mayor's wife and party fighting. Appreciated by the Marquis. Just when Julien was dreaming of a successful career, an exposé letter from the mayor's wife shattered his ideals. Finally went to the guillotine. Through the personal struggle and ultimate failure experience of Julien, a protagonist full of desire and passion, the novel extensively displays "the social atmosphere brought about by successive governments that weighed on the French people in the first 30 years of the 19th century" and reflects some essential issues in the political and social life of France in the early 19th century.

"Les Misérables" is a magnificent masterpiece by the famous French writer Hugo. It took more than thirty years to complete. It is a novel that can represent Hugo's thoughts and artistic style. With outstanding artistic charm, the book reveals the tragic fate and painful situation of the poor people by describing the tragic life history of the protagonist Jean Valjean, and presents a brilliant picture of modern French social and political life from the French Revolution in 1793 to the Paris People's Uprising in 1832. It reflects Hugo's extraordinary talent in narrative to the greatest extent and is a model of the combination of realism and romanticism in the history of world literature.

The author uses a friendly and funny style and beautiful and concise writing to vividly tell the beautiful story of how Tom, a chimney sweep child, turned into a water child. Under the influence, education and guidance of fairies, he traveled around the world, experienced various adventures, learned lessons from them, corrected his mistakes, overcome his character flaws, and finally grew up. "The Water Child" can be said to be a wonderful fairy tale that combines innocence and social conscience. The work is full of all kinds of allegories and admonitions, leaving readers with endless reverie and longing.

"Anna Karenina" is one of the famous works of Tolstoy, the master of Russian literature. Through the tragedy of the heroine Anna's pursuit of love, and Levin's thinking and exploration of reform, it depicts the social panorama of Russia from Moscow to the countryside in the late 19th and early 21st centuries. It is a classic encyclopedia-style work. Through the relationship between the central character Anna Karenina, her husband Karenin, and her lover Vronsky, and through the relationship between her brother Oblonsky, the story connects Anna's life circle with another circle, forming a system of hundreds of characters. The writer used the relationships between people reflected in this huge system to vividly and profoundly write about the social outlook of Russia in the mid-19th century when capitalism was just emerging, and raised the problems that existed in Russia during this historical period.

This book is a novel by the British writer Dickens. It tells the story of a dead body found in the Thames River in London. After identification, it was determined to be John Harmon who was rushing back to England to inherit a huge inheritance. This led to a greedy and insidious fight for the inheritance, but in the end it was discovered that the deceased was not the real John Harmon; at the same time, some ordinary people and poor people from the lower class showed their kindness and integrity.

"Anna Karenina" is one of the famous works of Tolstoy, the master of Russian literature. Through the tragedy of the heroine Anna's pursuit of love, and Levin's thinking and exploration of reform, it depicts the social panorama of Russia from Moscow to the countryside in the late 19th and early 21st centuries. It is a classic encyclopedia-style work. Through the relationship between the central character Anna Karenina, her husband Karenin, and her lover Vronsky, and through the relationship between her brother Oblonsky, the story connects Anna's life circle with another circle, forming a system of hundreds of characters. The writer used the relationships between people reflected in this huge system to vividly and profoundly write about the social outlook of Russia in the mid-19th century when capitalism was just emerging, and raised the problems that existed in Russia during this historical period.

Dorothy, a little girl living on the prairie, was swept into a strange and magical country due to a tornado attack. The kind-hearted witch told her that only Oz, the great wizard of Oz, could send her home. On the way, she met the Scarecrow who wanted a wise head, the Tin Woodman who dreamed of having a living heart, and the Cowardly Lion who dreamed of becoming brave and becoming the king of the forest. They traveled together and embarked on a mysterious adventure. Overcoming many difficulties, they arrived at the Emerald Castle and finally met Oz. However, what awaits them is even greater trouble... America's number one fantasy adventure children's book "The Wizard of Oz" brings children love and courage, and keeps their dreams and kindness alive!

The Cuthbert brothers and sisters in Green Gables Farmhouse decided to adopt a boy to help with farm work. By some mistake, the orphanage sent a chatty 11-year-old red-haired girl named Annie. Annie lived the happy life she had been waiting for, but she began to get into trouble, causing headaches for everyone. But she is close to nature and always names flowers and lakes; she likes fantasy and makes life poetic; she is kind and tenacious without losing innocence; she knows how to work hard to pursue her dreams, and she also knows how to cherish the present. Can she win everyone's love despite her imperfections?

2018 brand new uncensored collector's edition! The complete translation by literary master Zhou Zuoren adds 80 full-color illustrations for the first time, and completely contains 358 Aesop's fables. "Aesop's Fables", which have been circulated for more than 2,500 years, are a world full of savage humor, quick wit, word games, clever tricks and "I told you so!" Aesop, the "father of fables", uses stories about foxes, wolves, lions, crows, tortoises, rabbits, mice, dogs, sheep, snakes and other animals to explain human nature. Children's reading inspires wisdom and will benefit them throughout their lives; adults read it once to understand human nature, and read it twice to awaken their understanding of life.

"There were six pennies all over the ground, but he looked up and saw the moon." Banker Charles, who was middle-aged and had a successful career, suddenly abandoned his wife and children and ran away from home in order to pursue his secret dream of painting. He knows very well that every identity of a person is a kind of self-kidnapping, and only losing it is the way to freedom. In a foreign country, he was poor and sick, but he became more determined and persistent in his dream. He said: I have to paint, just like a drowning person has to struggle. After experiencing various bizarre encounters, he came to an isolated island in the South Pacific, married a local girl and had children, and successfully created a series of stunning masterpieces. At this moment, he was struck down by terminal illness and blindness. Before he died, he made a decision that shocked everyone... The life is so long that it passes quickly. Some people can see dust, while others can see stars. Charles was the man who spent his life chasing the stars.

Rastignac, a college student, came to Paris to study from a small place. He lived in a dilapidated apartment and aspired to join the upper class society. After careful planning, he met the little daughter of his neighbor, Old Man Gao, and became her lover. When family affection encountered the impact of money, Old Man Gao watched helplessly as his beloved relatives embarked on the road of betrayal...??

The Book of Soul Redemption, Tolstoy's pinnacle masterpiece, Nekhlyudov, a son of a wealthy family, went to a relative's house in the countryside for a vacation. He met and seduced the adopted daughter of the relative, Maslova, and then left. After Maslova became pregnant, she was kicked out of her home. This innocent girl became a prostitute and was involved in a murder case. Nekhlyudov happened to be on the jury that tried Maslova. He fell into deep guilt. In order to atone for his sins, he ran around for Maslova and hoped to marry her to make up for his mistakes... Regarding betrayal and redemption, there is no more soul-shaking story than "Resurrection"!

Jane, a girl who lost her parents, stayed with relatives and suffered a lot of injustice. After growing up, Jane worked as a tutor in an aristocratic manor, but the owner of the manor, Rochester, fell in love with her secretly. After accidentally learning that Rochester was a married man and had hidden the shocking truth from her, Jane fell into confusion, struggle and pain. Where should she go? Can her journey to self-awakening allow her to finally find true love and happiness? Since the publication of this book a hundred years ago, Jane's love story and mental maturity have touched hundreds of millions of readers around the world and inspired thousands of women.

"The Little Prince" is an immortal classic that can keep your childlike innocence forever: a little prince on a distant planet quarreled with a beautiful and proud rose and ran away in frustration. While roaming around the planets, the little prince met an arrogant king, a wayward drunkard, a profit-seeking businessman, and a dogmatic geographer. Then he came to the earth and tried to find a cure for loneliness and pain. At this time, he met a fox who longed to be tamed, and something wonderful and amazing happened... "The Little Prince" is like a transparent mirror, reflecting the absurd adult world. It reminds us that only love is the ultimate philosophy and the reason for us to live.

The naughty bag Tom Sawyer is playful, rebellious, doesn't like going to school, and likes to take risks. He often gets into all kinds of troubles and gives adults headaches. Late one night, Tom and his friend Huck went to the cemetery to play and accidentally witnessed a murder. Fearing the murderer's revenge, they chose to run away from home and live the adventure life they longed for. However, creepy things happened one after another... This book has been popular all over the world since its publication. Tom's optimism, confidence, and bravery when encountering difficulties have infected countless children; through Tom's adventure stories, countless adults have understood children's inner worlds and completely changed the way they communicate with children.

"People can be destroyed, but they cannot be defeated." An old man fished alone at sea and caught nothing for eighty-four days. When he finally caught a big fish, it took him two days and two nights to stab it to death. On the way back, they were suddenly attacked by a shark. After a day and night of fighting, only the skeleton of the big fish remained. But the old man did not lose hope and confidence. After resting, he was ready to go to sea again...

"The Great Gatsby" is a novella written by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, set in New York City and Long Island in the 1920s. This is Fitzgerald's third novel in his creative career. At this time, he had a deeper understanding of literature and art, so he repeatedly considered and revised it, striving for excellence, until April 1925 when he published the manuscript. The protagonist, James Katz, is a poor farmer's boy in North Dakota. He has dreamed of becoming a big shot since he was a child. After some hard work, he finally rose through the ranks and changed his name to Jay Gatsby.

Paris is still as beautiful as ever, but young writer, where are you? The eccentric novelist Robert disappeared suddenly, leaving no words to his wife Leah and two daughters. A few months later, Leah accidentally found a note in the oatmeal package with a mysterious letter on it. She deciphered the secret of the note and discovered that her husband had left them three tickets to fly to Paris, France. In order to find her husband, Leah took her daughters to the romantic city that exudes the aroma of ice cream, and discovered that he had submitted articles to a strange literary contest before disappearing, and his entries were almost replicas of real life. They followed the clues in the book and found a used bookstore that was experiencing a sluggish business. The bookstore is covered in bright red, like an apple or a wound. By chance, Leah bought a bookstore and followed the literary route in classic works such as "Madeleine" and "The Red Balloon", and searched around Paris...

"The Biography of Fu De" is one of the 12th volume of Fu Lei's translation collection. It permeates the translator's thoughts and feelings. He allows us to "breathe the breath of heroes" and challenge the tragic fate. We know that life is suffering and tragedy, but we must also struggle and perform in a vivid way. "The Five Major Questions of Life" is a masterpiece by the famous French Jewish writer Mauroya. It covers marriage and family, friendship and happiness, life and death, morality and art, economy and politics. These are the five major questions in life that everyone has to face. This book has been popular all over the world and changed the destiny of many people. "Love and Sacrifice" is the work of the famous French biographer and novelist Mauroa (now translated as Mauroa). This book was translated by Fu Lei in his early years. It aims to strengthen life cultivation and improve the quality of the people. "It can give some hope to the decadent people and add some courage to the fighting heroes." It is a rare self-cultivation reading today.

Anne, an innocent, kind-hearted and life-loving child, lost her parents at an early age and was adopted by Matthew and Marina of Green Gables when she was 11 years old. Anne is different from other girls. She is persistent, passionate and full of imagination, and she often lives in the dream world she weaves. She is good at discovering the beauty in life and has endless love for nature. She is kind and cheerful, and has become a popular person among her classmates. She has also become the pride of Matthew and Marina. She was smart and diligent, stood out in school, and won a scholarship to college. However, at this time, the shadow of life enveloped Green Gables. Matthew unfortunately passed away, and their savings disappeared overnight. At this difficult moment, Anne resolutely gave up the dream she had been pursuing for a long time, and stayed in Green Gables to accompany the old and frail Marina.

"The Wizard of Oz" is set in the fictional Land of Oz. It tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl from Kansas, USA, who was swept to a place called Munchkin by a tornado. The good witch directed her to the Emerald City to find the Great Warlock of Oz to help send her home. On the way, she met the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. They traveled together, overcame each difficulty, and finally arrived at the Emerald City. But what awaits them is unexpected trouble...

The Cuthbert brothers and sisters at Green Gables Farmhouse decide to adopt a boy to help with farm work in the fields. To everyone's surprise, Mrs. Spencer sent a dreamy, chattering red-haired girl - an elf. This little elf was like a breath of fresh wind blowing into the secluded country farmhouse. The story begins here... Anne is a little girl with a miserable life experience. Her parents died soon after she was born and she became an orphan. A kind neighbor raised her until she was eight years old. Later, she went to another family to help look after children, and was later sent to an orphanage. Anne was adopted by Matthew and Marilla of Green Gables when she was eleven. Anne has a lively and optimistic nature and a rich imagination. Although her innocence and fantasy caused a lot of jokes, her kindness and straightforwardness also won her friendship and sincere love.

The story is about a princess named "Insecure" - she has lived a very luxurious life since she was born. She has everything and wants everything. There are no boundaries, everything is done 100%. But one day, something broke a hole in her heart. She travels around the kingdom, meets love, and makes various attempts to fill the void. In the end, I finally understood some of the secrets of this world. In this world, the most real adventure is the most pure existence. The story reminds us through various metaphors that in a busy society, we use various social media to communicate with others, but there is a huge hole in our hearts.

This book is the representative work of the world-class literary master Leo Tolstoy. The novel takes the nobleman Nekhlyudov as the protagonist. Through a series of plots, it vividly depicts the darkness of courts, prisons and government agencies at that time, as well as the stupidity of officials, the living conditions and complex human nature of people from all walks of life and different identities. It can be said to be a mirror of the great era. This work includes extraordinary and outstanding insights into human nature, meticulous depiction of reality, and soul-stirring redemption of the soul. It is a literary masterpiece that fully embodies Leo Tolstoy's artistic level and ideological depth throughout his life.

A Cuban old man, Santiago, was ridiculed for not catching any fish for 84 consecutive days at sea. On the 85th day at sea, he finally caught a large marlin unexpectedly. The old man finally killed it after dealing with it for two days. But on the way back, the bloody trails left by the big fish on the sea attracted countless sharks. The old man fought desperately with the shark, and when he finally returned to port, only a skeleton of the marlin was left.

The novel describes a college student, Raskolnikov, who was forced to drop out of the law department due to poverty and struggled to survive on the financial support of his mother and sister. He arrogantly thought he could act as a judge in this dark reality, so he killed a social pest - the loan shark pawnshop owner, and in panic, he killed the other's sister. After committing this murder, he was in an extremely painful conflict and could not shake off his fear. He tried to convince himself that killing the man was just and a great effort for his ideals, but he could not calm his conscience. In the end, inspired by the prostitute Sonia, he chose to surrender to the police and was sentenced to eight years of exile in Siberia. Soon Sonia also arrived there, the two began to fall in love, and Raskolnikov was reborn. "Crime and Punishment" is not only Dostoevsky's masterpiece, but also represents the highest level of Russian literature. The accurate grasp and description of reality and human nature, as well as the profound pursuit and understanding of grace and redemption, make it transcend cultural boundaries and spread widely around the world.

Lyman Frank Baum's fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz" has been around for hundreds of years and tells us a story that takes place in the magical magical kingdom of Oz. A little girl Dorothy and her puppy Toto were brought here by a tornado in Kansas, USA. In order to ask the powerful wizard Oz to help them return to their hometown, Dorothy and Toto set foot on the yellow brick road leading to the Emerald City. They also met the brainless Scarecrow, the heartless Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. What kind of trouble will Dorothy and her friends encounter on this journey? Will the great and terrible wizard help them realize their wishes?

In this classic work by Daniel Defoe, the protagonist Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and stranded on a desert island. With his indomitable will and firm belief, relying on his personal wisdom and hard work, he built houses on the island, opened up wasteland for farming, domesticated livestock, and finally survived on the island for twenty-eight years! In the end, he overcame various difficulties and finally returned to civilized society. Robinson showed an extremely brave pioneering spirit and refused to bow to the harsh environment, fully demonstrating human beings' extraordinary wisdom and tenacity.

"Twin Cities" refers to the two large cities of Paris and London. The story revolves around Dr. Manette's family and the lower-class Parisian civilians headed by the Defarges. Love and resistance, sacrifice and revenge are wonderfully blended together, forming a tender, tragic and heart-wrenching story. French doctor Manette moved to London due to a tragic past incident. There, his beloved daughter Lucy met Charles Darnay, a tutor who was also a Parisian in France. The two young people soon fell in love. However, Sidney Carton, a young Londoner with a similar appearance to Darnay, also fell in love with Lucy and made a promise: "For you and for the people you cherish, I will do anything." A few years later, the French Revolution broke out. The wave of revolution swept over Darnay's former servants. It turns out that Darnay was a French nobleman. He hated his family's arrogance and extravagance, so he stayed away from Paris and made a living in London. He returns to Paris and rescues the servant. Unexpectedly, he was imprisoned because of his noble status. The doctor and Lucy tried every possible means to rescue Darnay, but in the end, Darnay was rescued by Caton. Carton paid the price with his life to fulfill his original promise to Lucy.