Howard - Bedside English Learning Reader IV (Pure English Version)

Author: Kate Chopin
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The Good Earth (Pure English Version) 3000 Words Read Around the World! Good English is "read" out! This book allows you to fully read in English! "3000 Words Read Around the World," "The Best English Reading Material for Improving Your English Level!" No need to look up a dictionary, easily read classic literature! A set that can absolutely inspire learning interest, build confidence, and is very engaging English learning material! Reading this set of books during leisure time makes English learning a part of daily life, improving your English level imperceptibly, with common words, phrases, and sentence structures imprinted in your mind! Howards End is one of the important works of the British writer Edward Morgan Forster [Edward Morgan Forster] (1879—1970), generally considered to be his most mature and outstanding early work. The plot summary is as follows: After the death of their parents, the Schlegel sisters live a comfortable life. While staying at Howards End, the younger sister Helen falls in love at first sight with Paul, but her feelings are quickly suppressed, and the two families develop resentment as a result. After several twists and turns, Margaret and the Mrs. Wilcox's friendship deepens. As Mrs. Wilcox is on her deathbed, she writes a short letter to her husband, leaving Howards End to Margaret. However, her will angers her husband and children, who destroy the letter. Margaret and her sister unexpectedly meet Leonard Bast, a poor but determined to be a gentleman. Later, they listen to Mr. Wilcox (Henry) and are persuaded to quit his insurance job, which only makes his situation worse. Over time, Henry's fondness for Margaret grows, and he proposes to her under the pretense of offering her a place to rent. Helen takes Bast and his wife to seek Henry's help, but this causes even more turmoil. Helen leaves without saying goodbye and goes to Germany. Margaret unexpectedly learns that Bast's wife, Jacky, is Henry's mistress from ten years ago. After a period of painful reflection, Margaret reconciles with Henry and marries him as planned. Meanwhile, the furniture from Wilcox House is temporarily moved to Howards End for storage. Helen's refusal to return to the country worries Margaret greatly, and she eventually decides to "catch" Helen after listening to Henry's advice. Just as the plan is about to be carried out, Margaret suddenly discovers that Helen is pregnant. Helen, moved by the circumstances, asks to stay at Howards End with Margaret for one night. The next morning, Charles, obeying his father's orders, goes to Howards End to drive them out and encounters Mr. Bast, who has come a long way to apologize. In a fit of rage, Charles kills Bast and is sent to prison. Margaret stays at Howards End to care for Henry and Helen's child. After experiencing various changes and setbacks, Henry grows tired of his struggles and decides to leave the house to Margaret, who truly appreciates its value, after his death. He also tells Margaret about his ex-wife Lucy's will. The story ends with a scene of mowing the grass, as Howards End returns to its quietude, "both embodying the past and representing the future."