Classic English fairy tales

Author: Yan Yining / Yan Yilun (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book collects the well-known and beloved fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. The English translations selected are those that have endured over time, are historically significant, and remain faithful to the original texts. The Chinese translations of the stories are vivid and fluent, aiding in a better understanding of the English versions. Text annotations help learners overcome vocabulary obstacles, while the relevant key analysis sections at the end of each story assist English learners in appreciating the language of the texts and further mastering language knowledge through examples and generalization. To allow readers to enjoy longer passages of stories, this book has selectively edited certain well-known but lengthy articles, retaining only the key plot points and the most brilliant descriptive and narrative segments. This ensures that the overall story is not compromised while helping readers focus on the essence of the texts.