Classic American children's literature --- Uncle by the Long Legs (Chinese-English Contrastive) ((Chinese-English Contrastive) Famous Works Bilingual Contrastive Series)

Author: Jane Webster
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Selected from the best English original versions over a century, translated by top experts. You can read beautiful Chinese, learn with bilingual comparison, enjoy first-class English, and create a timeless collectible for readers of all ages and levels. Jane Webster's novel is written in the first person from the perspective of Jessica Albert, entirely in the form of letters, telling the story of the orphan Jessica Albert being funded by the directors of Gower Orphanage to attend university. Jessica is optimistic and strong, always finding reasons for happiness even in the worst times. Her writing is witty and fresh, which earns her the favor of the directors. After entering university, Jessica makes full use of the learning environment, absorbing various knowledge, and finally grows up and finds true love. In the book, the protagonist's life experiences, her portrayal of university life, her hopes, and her insights into life make the plot very engaging. Through Jessica's eyes, we see her hope and courage for life. She grows from a middle school student in an orphanage to a self-reliant, well-educated young person willing to contribute to society. The author captures Jessica's subtle psychological changes and her keen observations of the people around her, with genuine and rich emotions. Additionally, the illustrations throughout the book are particularly amusing, adding a spark of humor and wit to the story.