Across the English time and space, explore the past and present curiosities

Author: Ding Liancai
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: English Made Easy Series. Do you want to know how the long-standing cultural traditions of the West have influenced modern English? Words, phrases, grammar, and sentence structures are just a few pillars in the temple of English. To grasp the essence, you must climb to the top of the temple, delve into the vast sky of culture, and immerse yourself in the enduring historical traditions of the West. The author tells stories one by one, from Greek mythology, Roman legends, the Bible, to classic literature, famous paintings, modern films, and anecdotes from Western countries. Spanning thousands of years and cutting across various levels, he provides numerous examples of how allusions are used in modern English, covering a wide range of topics that reflect the rich of Western culture. Experiencing the wonders and beauty of ancient and modern allusions, and glimpsing the depths of culture, greatly helps in making friends from different countries, making conversations more colorful and diverse, and fostering deep cultural exchange. At the same time, it equips you with a powerful tool, significantly improving your reading ability, enjoying the fun of language comparison, and making your speech more meaningful, thus broadening your path in learning English.