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Sherlock Holmes (selected Translations of Lin's Masterpieces)

(uk) Conan Doyle

253K0

There is a Baker Street in foggy London, where a detective with a sense of justice lives. Together with his loyal doctor friend Watson, he experienced countless bizarre cases. This book carefully selects three Sherlock Holmes classic cases: "A Study in Scarlet", "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and "The Sign of Four". The plots are ups and downs and fascinating. Readers can grasp the clues in the book, join Holmes and Watson in an intellectual challenge, become "master detectives", and experience the suspenseful and gripping cases... "Sherlock Holmes" is Conan Doyle's masterpiece. The plots of Conan Doyle's detective novels are bizarre and tortuous, and the cases are solved with meticulous logical reasoning. He established the tradition of detective novels focusing on reasoning and had an important influence on later popular mystery novels. In China, "Sherlock Holmes" is one of the most translated and best-selling foreign literary works.

Selected Short Stories of O. Henry (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

(usa) O. Henry

200K0

"Selected Short Stories of O. Henry" contains 42 representative works of O. Henry, some of which have become classics in the history of world short stories, such as "The Gift of the Magi", "The Policeman and the Hymn", "The Last Vine Leaf", "The Furnished Rental", etc. Most of the works are set in New York in the early 20th century, focusing on the style of the times at the turn of the century. These works are full of human touch and interest in life, are popular and have been circulated for a long time.

Journey to the Center of the Earth (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

(france) Jules Verne

123K0

"Journey to the Center of the Earth" is a legendary science fiction novel. The main characters in the book are Axel, Professor Lidenbrock and Hans. They are scientific warriors and pioneers. They bravely venture into the center of the earth and have colorful stories along the way. The novel is written fluently and humorously, and has an extraordinary romantic and scientific imagination, taking readers into a fantasy world that transcends time and space!

The Complete Collection of Aesop's Fables (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

H

75K0

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La Traviata (selected Translations of Lin's Masterpieces)

H

120K0

Throughout the ages, there have been countless love stories depicting the joys and sorrows of prostitutes, but only "La Traviata" has gained world-wide reputation and has been circulated among hundreds of millions of readers. "La Traviata" creates a beautiful, sincere and lovely female image Margaret. The author uses the form of flashback to write this love story in the first person. The meeting of the hero and heroine and the emergence of love are written with twists and turns, and the sudden changes are arranged reasonably. The bad blood that preceded the tragedy has stirred up again. The story is not monotonous, but the details are simple and unpretentious, the development process is simple and natural, and it has fascinating artistic charm.

Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables

General Fiction

(ancient Greece) Aesop

54K0

This book was produced in the classical period of Greece and was considered to be the crystallization of human wisdom for a long time. Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, the earliest class society, slave society, was established in Greece. Ancient Greek literature was a product of slave society. The ideals and aspirations, lives and struggles of slaves can generally only be reflected indirectly and tortuously through the literature of slave owners. At the same time, many small fables with animal life as the main content circulated among Greek folk. The story is mainly a summary of the struggles and life lessons of the bullied lower-class civilians and slaves. The fable attempts to express the social relations at that time through the relationship between animals, mainly reflecting the unequal relationship between the oppressor and the oppressed. To some extent, it promotes a democratic idea.

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General Fiction

H

85K0

This book is Goethe's most important early work, an epistolary novel. The author was only 25 years old when he wrote it. The novel describes the experiences and feelings of progressive young people about the despicable German society at that time, and expresses the author's reaction to the feudal moral hierarchy and his strong demand for individual liberation: the young Werther fell in love with a girl named Lotte, who was already engaged to someone else. The setback in love made Werther devastated. Later, Werther was incompatible with feudal society. Feeling hopeless and committing suicide.

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N

General Fiction

G

226K7.89

This is the masterpiece of the famous British female writer Jane Austen. It is a novel describing love and marriage. This novel uses the love entanglement between the hero and heroine Darcy and Elizabeth due to pride and prejudice as a clue, and writes a total of four marriages. The plot of the novel is tortuous, dramatic, the language is fresh and fluent, and full of wit. It is one of Austen's most popular novels.

Noble House

Noble House

General Fiction

(russia) Ivan Turgenev

126K0

Turgenev is known as "one of the most perfect authors after ancient Greece", and "A Noble House" is one of his masterpieces. Critic Pisarev believes that "The Noble House" is Turgenev's "one of the most rigorously structured and perfect works." This book is the second novel of Russian writer Turgenev and one of Turgenev's masterpieces. The novel reflects the decline of the aristocratic class in Russia in the mid-1950s, the corruption of the tsarist system, and the changes in the fate of Russian society and the Russian aristocracy. Critic Pisarev believes that "The Noble House" is Turgenev's "one of the most rigorously structured and perfect works." It is not didactic, but it is an educational novel. In this novel, Turgenev "describes modern life, highlighting its good and bad aspects, clarifying the roots of the phenomena he describes, and prompting readers to engage in serious reflection."

Ac

Ac

General Fiction

H

149K02

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Three Musketeers

Three Musketeers

General Fiction

G

438K0

This book is a novel written by the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas in 1844. It narrates that during the reign of Louis XIII in the 1730s, the powerful Cardinal Richelieu used the ambiguous relationship between the queen and the British Prime Minister to put pressure on the king. D'Artagnan made friends with three royal musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, served the queen, retrieved important evidence, and executed Milady, a female spy who was ordered by the prime minister. Finally, D'Artagnan was taken over by Richelieu and served as the deputy musketeer officer. The plot of the book is full of twists and turns and the characters are vivid, making it always popular among readers.

Heart of Darkness·the Dead

(english) Conrad (ireland) Joyce

92K0

This book is a collection of the novella "Heart of Darkness" by Polish-British writer Conrad and the novella "The Dead" by Irish writer Joyce. "Heart of Darkness" tells the story of Captain Marlowe's experience on the Congo River in Africa on a ship docked outside London. It narrates the story of the fall of a white colonist named Kurtz whom he met during his time in Africa. "The Dead" describes the daily life of the middle and lower class people in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. Through the description of ordinary trivial matters, it shows the disillusionment and confusion caused by the narrow and vulgar social environment to people's ideals, hopes and pursuits.

The Story of Lena Fox

The Story of Lena Fox

General Fiction

French Animal Stories

59K02

This book is a long French animal legend with the fox as the protagonist. This animal legend is composed of a series of independent and echoing stories. It depicts a complex and novel animal kingdom and narrates all kinds of animal disputes. The whole book uses animals as metaphors for humans, alluding to human society, and exposing the ugliness and corruption of the feudal ruling class.

Walden Pond (selected Translations of Lin's Masterpieces)

H

204K0

"Walden Pond" records the author's strange journey of living in seclusion on the shores of Walden Pond, blending in with nature, perceiving nature in pastoral life, and reshaping himself. It is also known as "the 25 preferred classics that shape readers' lives" along with "The Bible" and other works. "Walden" is a quiet, tranquil and wise book. In analyzing life and criticizing customs, the language is astonishing, the words are sparkling, the insights are unique and thought-provoking. Many pages are vivid descriptions, beautiful and detailed, like the purity and transparency of lakes, and the dense greenness of mountains and forests; there are also some pages that are thorough, insightful and enlightening. "Walden" is a fresh, healthy, and uplifting book with extremely moving descriptions of spring and dawn. Here we have the clean air provided by nature without the environmental pollution caused by industrial society. Reading it, readers will naturally feel the purity of the soul and the sublimation of the spirit.

David Copperfield (part 1)

H

309K0

This book is the eighth novel by the British novelist Charles Dickens. The protagonist Copperfield is a posthumous son whose stepfather abused him and his mother. His mother died soon, leaving Copperfield an orphan. He found his aunt and started a new life under her guardianship. The world has changed, family and friendship are joyful, and turmoil and pain have tempered people. Copperfield finally became a successful writer and was happily married to his beloved. The work has humorous language, clear love and hate, twists and turns in the plot, and grand pictures, which reflect Dickens's consistent style. It is a must-read masterpiece for Dickens lovers.

Wuthering Heights (selected Translations of Lin's Masterpieces)

(uk) Emily Brontë

219K02

"Wuthering Heights" describes Heathcliff, a gypsy abandoned child who was adopted by the old owner of the mountain village. He could not bear the humiliation and was frustrated in love, so he went out to get rich. After returning, he found that his girlfriend Catherine had married the landowner Linton, and a story of revenge against the landowner and his children followed. The whole novel is filled with a strong fighting spirit against oppression and seeking freedom, and is always enveloped in a bizarre, tense and romantic artistic atmosphere. At first, the work was called a naive fantasy of a young female writer that was divorced from reality. However, combined with the fierce class struggle in the region it describes and the social phenomena in Britain at that time, it was soon highly recognized by critics and warmly welcomed by readers.

Collection of Flying Birds (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

H

87K0

This book selects Tagore's famous masterpieces and includes three collections of prose poems by Tagore: "The Birds", "Gitanjali" and "The Gardener". Among them, "The Collection of Flying Birds" was translated by Zheng Zhenduo, and the other two were both translated by Bing Xin. The "Selected Poems" in the book was also translated by Bing Xin. From this collection of poems, we can deeply understand how Tagore, the great Indian poet, loved his country with a long and excellent culture, the working people who love peace and democracy in this country, and the majestic and beautiful mountains and rivers of this country.

The Diary of Anne Frank (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

(germany) Anne Frank

138K01

"Anne's Diary" records the dark life of a Jewish girl Anne during the Nazi period when she took refuge in a secret room in her father's company in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The true situation of the Jews being brutally persecuted and massacred by the Nazis shows how Anne, as a growing girl, faced war and racial persecution, grew up and positioned herself, and sought freedom. There were eight members of the secret chamber. By the end of the war, only Anne's father survived. He compiled the diary Anne had written during her period of hiding. This diary attracted the attention of the world as soon as it was published and has been translated into many languages.

The Old Man and the Sea: Selected Novels and Short Stories by Hemingway (selected Translation of Lin's Masterpieces)

H

116K01

"The Old Man and the Sea" tells the story of the old Cuban fisherman Santiago's struggle with a big fish. He went out to sea for eighty-four days and caught nothing, but he did not despair and finally caught a big fish. He fought with the big fish at sea for three days before killing the fish and tying it to the side of the boat. On the way back, the big fish was repeatedly attacked by sharks, and only its spine and tail were left when it returned to port. In addition to "The Old Man and the Sea", it also contains eleven of Hemingway's most famous short stories, including "The Snows of Kilimanjaro".

Peter Pan (selected Translations of Lin's Masterpieces)

P

89K0

Peter Pan lives on an island far away from the British mainland - the Island of Nothingness. It was a strange and lively place, home to Indian tribes, pirates, beasts, mermaids, and a group of children who were accidentally lost by adults. Their captain was Peter Pan. On a starry summer night, Peter Pan flew to London, and the little girl Wendy and her two brothers flew with him to the Island of Nothingness. Since then, the three children from the mainland have lived a wonderful life that can only be seen in fairy tales and dreams.

Hamlet: Selected Works of Shakespeare (translated by Lin, Selected Works)

G

193K01

"Hamlet: Selected Plays of Shakespeare" includes four classic plays including "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Merchant of Venice", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet" translated by Mr. Zhu Shenghao. It includes different types of works by Shakespeare in various creative periods. They are all representative to a certain extent and basically reflect the creative characteristics of Shakespeare's plays.

The Little Prince (classic Translation)

Saint-exupéry

63K8.47

"The Little Prince" is a beautiful fairy tale full of poetry and warmth. It has been translated into more than 100 languages, and its sales volume is second only to the "Bible". It tells the story of "I" meeting a weird, strange, innocent and pure little prince in the vast Sahara Desert - he came from a small distant planet and traveled to 6 planets where kings, vain people, drunkards, businessmen and geographers lived. The author Saint-Exupéry insinuates the absurdity and hypocrisy of the adult world through the travels of the little prince. The plot is unique and tortuous, and the writing is full of poetry and philosophy. The lines contain the author's deep understanding and understanding of major propositions such as love and life, which makes people have endless aftertaste after reading it.

the Man in the Trap" Selected Short Stories by Chekhov

V

211K7.47

Chekhov embraces and understands the characters he writes with the heart of a great lover. He tells them accurately and carefully, and at the same time defends their existence from the height of lyric poetry. Through works such as "Death of an Official", "The Man in the Trap", "Trouble", and "Wanka", we can not only see the tragedy hidden in ordinary life, but also see the light behind a tearful smile; we can not only see the high-quality plots and the truth of life under the plot, but also the majestic historical trajectory and realistic trend hidden under the truth.

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General Fiction

H

152K05

This book is a collection of ancient German legends and folk tales collected and compiled by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the early 19th century. It contains more than 200 fairy tales in total and has high artistic value. Many fairy tale images, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, etc., Are household names all over the world. Over the past two hundred years, these fairy tales have been circulated all over the world, deeply loved by children and young people, and have a profound and lasting influence. "Grimm's Fairy Tales" brings readers intellectual enlightenment, emotional edification and a pleasant reading experience. It has always been recognized as a classic book for children's early reading.

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M

General Fiction

H

273K0

This book mainly tells the story of the submarine Nautilus traveling around the world on the bottom of the sea. "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" depicts various adventures. Sometimes there are dangers and critical moments, and sometimes the scenery is beautiful and intoxicating. The whole book is full of exotic sentiments, as colorful as a myth, and embodies mankind's longing for heaven and earth, and the dream of flying freely since ancient times.

The Wind in the Willows

J

107K0

This book is a classic fairy tale full of pastoral style, featuring a submissive mole, a smart and rigorous river rat, a mature and steady badger, and a wild toad. When the Mole and the Water Rat, who were shivering in the snow, finally entered Mr. Badger's comfortable home and got into the soap-scented quilt; when they got up the next day and saw the two little hedgehogs eating buckwheat porridge at the dining table, the moment when Mr. Toad jumped into the luxury car that fascinated him, started the engine with a "rumbling", and drove away. Our eyes will sparkle when we listen to the story, and we almost want to jump into that fairy tale world immediately. This book not only takes readers through the life stories of the animal protagonists as they change with the seasons, but also vividly depicts the friendship and warmth lingering in the willow forest.

One Thousand and One Nights

Collection Of Arabic Folktales

133K0

This book selects several stories from the original work, including the popular "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" and "Alibaba and the Forty Thieves". The plot is vivid, interesting and fascinating, just like magical wonders. It is a must-read book to expand children's imagination.

Bambi

Bambi

General Fiction

(austria) Felix Salden

80K0

This book tells the story of the growth of a little deer. It is a fairy tale about love, growth and life. This book uses anthropomorphic techniques to tell how the naughty rabbit, the shy skunk, and the wise owl help Bambi overcome difficulties and realize the outlook on life of "learning and growing so that you can continue to accept challenges." It also reflects the mutually reinforcing existence of humans and animals from the perspective of animals, and also shows the family affection and friendship between animals as well as the complex emotions between humans and animals. It is a rare masterpiece about love and growth.

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Y

General Fiction

H

106K03

This book is one of James Barry's most famous fairy tale plays. One night, Peter Pan came to the little girl Wendy's house, taught Wendy and her two brothers to fly in the air, and took them to the Island of Nothingness. Once they arrive on the island, the adventures continue one after another. They met Indians, pirates, and mermaids. Due to pirate Hook's many evil deeds, wars continue to break out, and there is no day of peace on the island. But despite the unfortunate events that happened one after another, Peter Pan always showed his talents and came up with ingenious tricks to rescue his companions.

The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

General Fiction

(japanese) Murasaki Shikibu

958K7.248

"The Tale of Genji" is a novel by the Japanese female writer Murasaki Shikibu. It is also the earliest full-length realistic novel in the world and represents the peak of Japanese classical literature. Ye Weiqu and Tang Yuemei, two influential Japanese translators and scholars, spent eight years working together to create a brand new translation for readers. With a translation that is closer to the original text and detailed annotations, it can be said to be suitable for both reading and research.

War and Peace (part 2)

War and Peace (part 2)

General Fiction

R

516K0

This book is an immortal masterpiece in the history of world literature. The author uses superb artistic skills to create a series of distinctive characters and describe all kinds of human emotions and world conditions. There are a total of 559 characters in the book, ranging from emperors, princes, diplomats, generals, and nobles; to landlords, businessmen, farmers, and soldiers. Such many characters are endowed with a new vision and color under the pen of an art master who is best at expressing the psychology and personality characteristics of characters. The heroes and heroines appear in front of readers with all the complexity and uniqueness of their spiritual lives. This book has an epic style, with a vast picture and numerous characters. The book contains both narrations of major historical events in Russia and Western Europe, as well as fictional plots; it contains both battles with swords and blood, as well as comfortable and quiet daily life; it contains both impassioned discussions of people and the world, as well as delicate and graceful lyrical narratives.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

(us) Mark Twain

130K0

This book is a representative work published by American novelist Mark Twain in 1876. The story of the novel takes place in an ordinary town along the Mississippi River in the United States in the first half of the 19th century. The protagonist Tom Sawyer is innocent and lively, daring to explore, and pursues freedom. He cannot bear the boring life that restricts his personality and dreams of doing a heroic career. Through the adventures of the protagonist, the novel satirizes and criticizes the hypocritical and vulgar social customs, hypocritical religious rituals and rigid and outdated school education in the United States, and describes the free and lively hearts of young children in a cheerful style.

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General Fiction

H

204K7.04

This book is the representative work of Flaubert, the French critical realist novelist. It tells the story of Emma, ​​a peasant girl who received an aristocratic education. She looked down on her husband Bovary, a rural doctor, and dreamed of a legendary love. However, her two affairs not only failed to bring her happiness, but also made her an object of exploitation by loan sharks. In the end, she accumulated so much debt that she had no choice but to commit suicide by taking poison. With a seemingly indifferent attitude, Flaubert very "objectively" revealed the causes and consequences that led to this tragedy, and stated the responsibility that society cannot shirk.

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O

General Fiction

H

79K0

This book is the masterpiece of Italian writer Collodi, published in 1880. When the benevolent carpenter Pipano was sleeping, he dreamed of a blue angel giving life to his most beloved puppet, Pinocchio, and the little puppet began his adventure. If he is to become a real boy, he must pass the tests of courage, loyalty, and honesty. During the adventure, he skipped school out of fun, was deceived out of greed, and turned into a donkey. Finally, he fell into the belly of a big whale and unexpectedly met Pipano... After this adventure, Pinocchio finally grew up. He became honest, hardworking, and kind, and became a real boy. The work was adapted into an animated film by Disney in 1940.

War and Peace (part 1)

War and Peace (part 1)

General Fiction

Q

508K01

This book is an immortal masterpiece in the history of world literature. The author uses superb artistic skills to create a series of distinctive characters and describe all kinds of human emotions and world conditions. There are a total of 559 characters in the book, ranging from emperors, princes, diplomats, generals, and nobles; to landlords, businessmen, farmers, and soldiers. Such many characters are endowed with a new vision and color under the pen of an art master who is best at expressing the psychology and personality characteristics of characters. The heroes and heroines appear in front of readers with all the complexity and uniqueness of their spiritual lives. This book has an epic style, with a vast picture and numerous characters. The book contains both narrations of major historical events in Russia and Western Europe, as well as fictional plots; it contains both battles with swords and blood, as well as comfortable and quiet daily life; it contains both impassioned discussions of people and the world, as well as delicate and graceful lyrical narratives.

Human Story

Human Story

General Fiction

Fanglong

211K7.124

This book describes the history of the development of human civilization in a popular way. The author uses a straightforward narrative method, humorous language, playful and wise writing, and original ideas to show readers the majestic history of mankind from the stage of human history, prehistoric humans, hieroglyphics, the Nile River Basin, ancient Greek city-states, the Roman Empire, the Crusades, Buddha and Confucius, the Renaissance, to the modern American War of Independence and even the scientific era. When we read "The Story of Mankind", we must not only understand the truth contained in history, but also try to understand, think, and understand the destiny of mankind, and ultimately understand our own mission.

If You Give Me Three Days of Light

Helen Keller

75K01

This book is the author's autobiographical work, using the technique of line drawing. Whether it is memories of past events or confessions of one's own heart, they are all very ordinary words, true and kind, natural and smooth. In the article, the author hopes that during this imaginary three days, he can see his teachers and friends; visit the Museum of Natural History and Art; see New York City and the daily world; and finally go to see a play. The three-day event covers all aspects of life, which not only reflects the author's pursuit of beauty in life, but also expresses the author's high praise for human creation. She also used her painful experiences and beautiful desires to advise the world to cherish light and cherish time.

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

General Fiction

(german) Schwab

357K01

This book is a collection of ancient Greek stories about gods and heroes. It interweaves real life with fantasy, creating an all-encompassing and magnificent world for people, and vividly depicts the social life of the ancient Greeks. Many stories, such as Jason stealing the Golden Fleece, the hero Hercules' twelve feats, and the Trojan War, have become household stories. To this day, Greek mythology still remains in people's consciousness with its beautiful images and rich poetic flavor, and has been passed down as an eternal theme in literature and art.

The Count of Monte Cristo (part 2)

G

414K0

This book is a popular historical novel and a masterpiece of the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas. Dantes, the first mate of the Pharaon, was entrusted by the captain to deliver a letter to the Bonapartists. He was framed by two despicable villains and a judge, and was sentenced to death. The inmate Father Faria taught him all kinds of knowledge, and before his death, he told him the secrets of a group of treasures buried on the island of Monte Cristo. After escaping from prison, Tangdais found the treasure and became a rich man. From then on, he was known as the Count of Monte Cristo. After careful planning, he repaid his benefactor and punished his enemies. This book is full of romantic legend, and the chapters are unique, novel and fascinating.

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P

General Fiction

H

89K04

This book is the pioneer work of British essay literature. With its concise language, beautiful writing style, thorough reasoning, and repeated aphorisms, it occupies a unique position in the history of world literature. "Reading it is like listening to the teachings of an expert, and I benefit a lot." It has been translated into many languages ​​and published, and is still a best-seller to this day. In 1985, it was selected as one of the "20 Best Books in Human History" by the American "Life" magazine; in the same year, it was selected as a recommended book in the American "Good Reading Guide".

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

General Fiction

(u. S.) Francis Scott Fitzgerald

104K8.439

By chance, Nick, a poor employee, breaks into the secret world of Gatsby, a lavish spender. Nick is surprised to find that the only fetter in Gatsby's heart is the little green light on the other side of the river - in the flickering light, lives his beloved old lover Daisy. Gatsby once lost Daisy due to poverty. In order to find love, he used all means to become a rich man and built a mansion, just to let his former lover come and sit for a while. However, the cold reality cannot tolerate misty dreams, and the real tragedy quietly begins at this moment...

Around the World in Eighty Days

H

126K0

In 1872, Mr. Phileas Fogg made a bet with his fellow members at the London Reform Club that he would travel around the world in eighty days. Under the circumstances at that time, this was indeed a difficult thing to do, because passengers must control the time very accurately, that is to say, they have to get on the ship as soon as they get off the train, and they have to get on the train as soon as they get off the ship. If there is any delay, the entire travel plan will be out of touch and all efforts will be wasted. But Mr. Fogg and his servant Know-It-All set out from London and passed through four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, and the United States. They overcame countless natural and man-made obstacles with their firm will. They also rescued an Indian woman and married her, and finally returned to London after traveling around the world in eighty days. In this book, the author introduces the strange customs and rich geographical knowledge of various places through touching storylines.

Eugenie Grandet

Eugenie Grandet

General Fiction

G

113K0

This book is the most important work in Balzac's "Human Comedy: Scenes from Provincial Life". Balzac called this novel "one of the most outstanding drawings" in "Human Comedy". The novel describes the family conflicts between the Grandet couple, father and daughter, uncle and nephew, profoundly reveals the money relationship in bourgeois families, extensively unfolds the customs of the French provinces in the first half of the 19th century, and creates a typical artistic image of "Grandet", one of the four misers in the gallery of world literary figures. He was greedy, cunning, and stingy. Money was his belief. Watching gold alone was his hobby. Before he died, he did not forget to tell his daughter to go there and give an account. His family was extremely wealthy, but he had to personally distribute the bread for every meal and the candles he lit every day. His stinginess swelled and engulfed him whole. Grandet was portrayed extremely vividly, making him one of the most famous typical images in the history of world literature.

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P

General Fiction

H

251K070

This book is a long historical novel written by a British writer based on the background. The plot is touching and it is one of the classics of world literature. The story connects the two big cities of Paris and London, and revolves around Dr. Manmanet's family and the Saint-Antoine district headed by the Defarges. The novel describes how the nobles corrupted and harmed the people. The people's deep hatred for the nobles accumulated in their hearts, which led to the inevitable French Revolution. The main idea of ​​the book is self-sacrifice for love. The "Twin Cities" in the book's title refer to Paris and London.

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N

General Fiction

H

234K0

It tells a bizarre story about love and revenge. The owner of Wuthering Heights, squire Mr. Earnshaw, brought back an unidentified child named Heathcliff. Heathcliff usurped the master's favor from Hindley and his sister Catherine. After the death of his master, Hindley demoted Heathcliff to a slave in retaliation and persecuted him in every possible way, but Catherine was close to Heathcliff. Later, Catherine was influenced by the outside world and fell in love with Edgar Linton, a quiet young man from Thrushcross Grange. Heathcliff ran away angrily and returned home three years later when he became rich. Catherine had married Edgar. Heathcliff takes crazy revenge and takes away Hindley's wealth through gambling. Hindley himself died drunk, and his son Hareton became a slave. He also deliberately married Edgar's sister Isabella and then persecuted her. Catherine, who was in great pain, died in childbirth, and her daughter Catherine was born. More than ten years later, Heathcliff tricked Edgar's daughter Catherine into marrying his dying son Linton. Soon Edgar and Xiaolin both died of illness, and Heathcliff finally took Edgar's property as his own. In Wuthering Heights, Hareton and little Catherine gradually fall in love and rebel against Heathcliff. Heathcliff saw the shadows of himself and Catherine in the two of them. His desire for revenge gradually faded, and he finally passed away with the memory of Catherine. Hareton and little Catherine lived happily together, and Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange also restored their former tranquility.

Don Quixote (part 2)

Don Quixote (part 2)

General Fiction

H

305K01

This book tells the story that the story took place four to five hundred years ago, when the age of chivalry in Europe was over. However, the protagonist of the book, Mr. Don Quixote, became obsessed with reading chivalry novels and became obsessed with it. He found the armor, spears and shields that his great-grandfather had used, dressed up as a knight, and rode out to travel around the world. He believed that he was the greatest knight in history, and he was dedicated to eradicating violence and fighting injustice for the people and the country. He was not afraid of hardship and strong enemies, and fought bravely and tenaciously against the monsters he thought were monsters...

Captain Grant's Children

(french) Verne

313K0

This book tells the story of Sir Glenarvan, the owner of the Duncan cruise ship, who took Grant's two children to rescue Grant. After learning about the missing Scottish navigator Captain Grant two years ago, Lord Glenarvan asked the British government to send a ship to rescue him. The British government rejected his request. So Sir Glenarvan resolutely organized a small rescue team, consisting of the Glenarvan couple, Major MacNabbs, Captain Harry Grant's sons and daughters Mary and Robert, and the geographer Paganel, who was famous for his carelessness. He personally led the team to complete the task of finding Captain Harry Grant. They crossed the mountains and grasslands of South America along the 37th parallel of south latitude, traversed Australia and New Zealand, and circled the earth. Due to misinterpretations of documents, they encountered countless hardships along the way: earthquakes, floods, storms, vicious Maori and a conspiracy. But with incomparable perseverance and courage, they finally found Captain Harry Grant on the island of Maria Theresa in the Pacific.

Don Quixote (part 1)

Don Quixote (part 1)

General Fiction

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278K03

This book tells the story that the story took place four to five hundred years ago, when the age of chivalry in Europe was over. However, the protagonist of the book, Mr. Don Quixote, became obsessed with reading chivalry novels and became obsessed with it. He found the armor, spears and shields that his great-grandfather had used, dressed up as a knight, and rode out to travel around the world. He believed that he was the greatest knight in history, and he was dedicated to eradicating violence and fighting injustice for the people and the country. He was not afraid of hardship and strong enemies, and fought bravely and tenaciously against the monsters he thought were monsters...

Forest News: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter

(soviet Union) Bianji

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This famous work is the representative work of the famous Soviet science popularization writer V. Bianchi. With his artistic talent in describing the life of animals and plants, the author uses a brisk writing style and adopts the form of a newspaper to report the news in the forest, the happy festivals and sad events in the forest, the heroes and robbers in the forest, and the life of animals and plants in a vivid and fascinating way according to the 12 months of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The author also tells children how to observe nature and how to compare, think and study nature.

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