Whale - Bedside English Learning Reader III (Pure English Version)

Author: Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: 3000 words to explore the world of books! Good English is "read" out! This book allows you to read it entirely in English. "3000 words to explore the world of books!" "The best English reading material for improving your English level!" ★ No need to look up a dictionary, easily read classic literature! ★ A set that absolutely inspires learning interest, builds confidence, and is highly engaging English learning material! ★ Reading this set of books during leisure time makes English learning a part of life, improving your English level subconsciously, with common words, phrases, and sentence structures imprinted in your mind! Wildness Calls (Pure English Version) is one of the books in the series. This series contains works worth reading in your lifetime. Reading these works not only improves your English but also enhances your personal cultivation.
Natural Language: All the books in this series are written by American authors in fluent modern English. They have a strong writing foundation, which non-native English speakers find difficult to achieve.
Easy to Understand: This series is written using 3,300 of the most commonly used English words, making it easy to read. Difficult words are annotated, and it is presented in a bilingual (English-Chinese) format, allowing you to read smoothly without looking up a dictionary while lying in bed.
High-Quality Audio Tracks and MP3s: This allows you to practice listening after reading. Please note the importance of reading volume, and listening requires even more volume. Extensive audio input is the source of in-depth English conversations. This series is designed for leisure reading after class or work. Its advantage is helping you integrate English learning into daily life, making English a part of your life. This is the true essence of English success, and the essence of success in any challenging endeavor.
★ Corresponding Chinese-English paragraphs for easy reading!
Right margin of the text is left blank for notes!
Key words are annotated for better retention!
White Whale tells the story of the "Pequod" whaling ship, led by Captain Ahab, engaging in a deadly battle with the devil-like white whale—Moby Dick. The protagonist, Ahab, loses a leg to Moby Dick during whaling and sets sail again with a vow of revenge. Ahab is a giant who despises God and nature, willing to go to any lengths to capture the white whale. Throughout the whaling process, the crew either willingly, passively, or hesitantly fights alongside Ahab, leading to a tragic outcome of mutual destruction and death. As the survivor and narrator, Ishmael recounts the entire event with his real experiences and feelings, filling the novel with a rich maritime atmosphere and legendary charm. At the same time, it showcases the author's extensive knowledge of navigation and whaling. The novel is thrilling, vivid, and philosophical, prompting deeper and broader reflections on life, fate, humanity, and nature.