As a fan of online literature, I know that there are many classic works in the original English version of foreign masterpieces. If you want to start reading these works, it is recommended to read the following: Pride and Predict- Jane Austen 2《1984》(Nineteen Eighty-Four) - George Orwell 3 The Catcher in the Rye-J.D. Salinger Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone- JK Rowling The Twilight Saga-Virtual Creature Infected by the TE Virus These works are classics in the history of world literature, with profound thoughts and unique styles. Reading them can help readers better understand western culture and thoughts. Of course, the specific reading order can be adjusted according to personal preference, but these works are good choices.
The Four Great Masterpieces referred to 'Dream of the Red Chamber',' Journey to the West','Water Margins' and 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. They were the classics in the history of Chinese literature. Among them, Dream of the Red Chamber was hailed as a masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature and a towering mountain in the history of novels. If one wanted to read the Four Great Classics first, it would depend on one's personal interests and preferences. If you like history and detective novels, then Journey to the West might be more suitable; if you like fantasy and martial arts novels, then Water Margins might be more suitable; if you like novels about war and officialdom, then Romance of the Three Kingdoms might be more suitable. Each of the Four Great Classics had its own characteristics. The choice of which one to choose depended on one's personal interests and hobbies.
The Four Great Masterpieces referred to the four classic novels, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Among them,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese literature and a treasure in the treasure house of world literature. If you want to read "Dream of the Red Chamber" first, I suggest you start reading from the fourth "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" because "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" described the historical plot of the Three Kingdoms period, which is more complicated."Dream of the Red Chamber" is a novel with rich emotions. It may not be very friendly for beginners. In addition, if you want to read Journey to the West first, it is recommended to start reading from the first Water Margins because Water Margins described the story of the Song Dynasty peasant uprising, while Journey to the West is a novel with myths and legends as the theme. It requires a certain literary foundation to understand and appreciate. Of course, everyone's interest and reading level were different. They could choose the reading order that suited them according to their own preferences.
Famous works referred to novels that had been widely recognized and appreciated over a long period of time. Because famous works often have profound thoughts, excellent literary quality and unique artistic charm, they are deeply loved by readers. The following are some famous foreign masterpieces that enjoy a high reputation and influence around the world: 1 The Chinese Oddyssey-United Kingdom (Li Bai) 2. Pride and Predict by Jane Austen 3. The Catcher in the Rye-J.D. Salinger One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four) by George Orwell 7. The Magician's Shop by Miguel de Cervantes 8. Hamlet (Hate Thunderstorm)-William Shakespeare Pride and Predict and Jane Eyre by Jane Austen 10 The Little Prince-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry These masterpieces were all classics with extremely high literary and artistic value. Reading them could not only enrich the readers 'literary attainments, but also improve the readers' mental state and aesthetic level.
Many famous foreign works are written in the first person, such as the following examples: - The Little Prince (Saint-Exupéry, France) - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (UK:JK Rowling) - Pride and Predict (UK: Jane Austen) - The Catcher in the Rye (USA: J.D. Salinger) - The Lord of the Rings (JRV Tolkien) - Jane Eyre (England: Charlotte Bronte) The characters in these masterpieces often had their own unique perspectives and ideas. Through the first-person way, readers could understand their inner world more deeply. This kind of writing style was often used to express the protagonist's growth and emotional changes. It was very infectious and readable.
When reading a foreign masterpiece, the best choice of publishing house depended on the purpose and preference of the reader. Different publishing houses may translate and edit masterpieces differently, so readers should choose a publishing house that suits their tastes. Some well-known foreign famous works publishing houses included: People's Literature Press: The press has translated many famous foreign classics such as The Catcher in the Rye, Jane Eyre, Pride and Predict, etc. 2. Translations Press: This press has also translated many famous foreign works such as "The Three-Body Problem","One Hundred Years of Solitude","The Kite Runner", etc. 3. New Star Press: This publishing house has translated many young readers 'favorite novels such as The Great Gatsby and 1984. 4. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press: This press has translated many foreign language teaching materials and academic works such as War and Peace, Jane Eyre, etc. The readers could choose a publishing house that suited their tastes according to their preferences and reading purposes. At the same time, readers can also search for the translation of different publishing houses on the Internet to compare in order to find the most suitable work for themselves.
The method of reading foreign classics varies from person to person, but the following are some general suggestions: Understanding the background and storyline: Understanding the background and storyline of the novel before starting to read will help you better understand the content and characters of the novel. 2. Find a good novel: Choose a novel that suits you. It's best if you have read or heard of it so that you can better understand and master the plot and characters of the novel. 3. Make a reading plan: Making a reading plan and arranging the reading time and progress every day will help you maintain your interest and motivation in reading. 4. Pay attention to the reading experience: Choose a good novel and pay attention to the reading experience. For example, choose a novel that is easy to read and choose a comfortable reading environment to avoid disturbances. 5. Take notes and think: Taking notes and thinking during the reading process can help you better understand and master the plot and characters of the novel, and at the same time, it can deepen your impression of the novel. 6. Read it many times: Reading foreign classics is a long process. Don't read it all at once. You can read it many times to gradually deepen your understanding and memory of the novel. Reading foreign masterpieces requires patience and perseverance, focusing on methods and experience, hoping to better enjoy the pleasure of reading.
Reading classics could improve reading skills and comprehension, bringing depth and breadth to reading. Classic literary works usually contain rich plots, characters, and emotions that can help readers better understand human nature and social reality. Reading classics could also provide useful knowledge and philosophical thinking to help readers better understand the world and themselves. In addition, classic literature works also had eternal value. They could accompany the reader for a lifetime and become a part of the reader's life experience.
To be or not to be, that is the question. (France's Victor Hugo,"Notre-Dame de Paris") 2 All that we have we must keep or else what is our possessiveness but a thing of the past? - Bloch, On the Origins and Foundation of Human Inequality (Nehru, India) The world is a place where you will meet many people who think they know what it is like to be you but they don't. It is easier to be happy than to be good -Pride and Predict (Jane Austen) If you want to go fast go alone If you want to go far go together -Gone with the Wind The only way to find out who you are is to be who you are -Aldous Huxley, Brave New World The most important thing is not to be afraid of the future but to make the present better. -Albert Einstein, Theory of Relativeness If you want to see the world go forward, you must go forward as well. The most important thing is not to be right but to do right -John Rawls, A Theory of Justice You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking back.
There were many websites for reading foreign novels. The specific website to choose depended on one's personal preferences and needs. The following are some common foreign novel websites for your reference: 1. Amazon's iPhone: Amazon's iPhone is an e-book reader that allows you to read many foreign novels. 2. Google Reader: Google Reader is a free e-book reader that supports multiple languages. The World of Harry Potter: The World of Harry Potter is an online reading platform that provides the Harry Potter series and other fantasy novels. 4. Jian Shu: Jian Shu was a literary writing and reading platform that provided many foreign novel reading resources. Douban Reading: Douban Reading is a literary reading platform that provides various types of literary works, including foreign novels. The above websites were all relatively well-known foreign novel websites. You can choose according to your preferences and needs. However, it should be noted that reading foreign novels requires support for the language of the country. If you don't understand a foreign language, it is recommended to choose a novel website that can translate the language.
Although there are many Chinese classics, their eras and cultural backgrounds are different from modern society, and it may be difficult to understand. On the other hand, foreign masterpieces have a more modern language and cultural background, which makes it easier for them to adapt to our modern society. At the same time, they also provide more knowledge and insights in the fields of society, politics, history, philosophy, etc., which can help us better understand and understand the world. Foreign masterpieces can also help us broaden our horizons and broaden our knowledge. Through reading foreign masterpieces, we can understand the history, culture, traditions, values, etc. of different countries and ethnic groups. We can also understand the thoughts, behaviors, and lifestyle of people from different regions. This is very important for us to understand the world and understand ourselves. Foreign masterpieces also provided a richer literary experience and language enjoyment. Compared with the Chinese classics, the language of the foreign classics is more beautiful, fluent, rich, and fascinating, which can help us better feel the charm and power of literature. To sum up, reading foreign masterpieces can not only help us understand the world, but also improve our cultural quality, language level and literary appreciation ability. It is a beneficial reading activity.