Newly Edited Concise Readings of World Literary Classics

Author: Jin Hanshen
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: A Concise Reading of World Literary Masterpieces was originally compiled as a supplementary reading textbook for college English majors, designed to help students grasp the main content of selected world literary masterpieces in a short period of time, broaden their knowledge, expand their vocabulary (the original book provides 1,590 vocabulary and phrases), improve their reading speed (reading one text per week, approximately 15,000 words), and enhance their summarization skills (writing one page of homework per week). In terms of content, the book includes English summaries of 18 world-renowned literary works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (by Mark Twain, USA), The Black Tulip (by Alexandre Dumas, France), and Oliver Twist (by Charles Dickens, UK). Since the original works are world literary masterpieces, the plots are captivating. The compilers of this book are long-term English teachers at Sichuan International Studies University, and their language is authentic and concise, making it suitable for beginners. The innovation of this book lies in combining the cultivation of reading and writing skills. Each chapter of every text is specifically designed with exercises to help readers consolidate and improve their abilities. The course arrangement requires students to read one text per week (approximately 1,150 words) and summarize the story on one page. This approach not only trains students to grasp the main idea through fast reading but also enhances their writing skills. After three years of teaching practice, this book has been highly praised by both students and teachers. Based on the accumulated experience, the compilers have supplemented and revised the original content, vocabulary, and exercises, providing 1,965 vocabulary and expressions. This book can serve as a teaching material for professional English courses or as a popular reading for English enthusiasts, helping readers improve their English proficiency while enhancing their cultural literacy.