Essential English Reading - Fairy Tales

Author: Yu Hua, Shi Shaoyun, Cai Hongwu
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This series selects a wide range of topics and rich content, reflecting both the historical traditions and cultural background of the United Kingdom, as well as the new developments and application prospects of contemporary science and technology. The material is drawn from influential British (especially American) contemporary newspapers, magazines, literary works, science reports, and various excellent textbooks. It includes both formal written language and informal spoken language, making it suitable for students and English learners at the university and graduate levels with equivalent proficiency.
When people think of fairy tales, they naturally recall those well-known, vivid, and educational stories told by their mothers in childhood. Fairy tales have always held an important place in the treasure trove of world literature. Most fairy tales use personification to praise the simplicity, diligence, and courage of the people, while criticizing the stupidity, tyranny, and cruelty of rulers. Some stories summarize people's life experiences and teach them how to handle situations and be good individuals. Fairy tales often use simple and easy-to-understand stories to explain profound truths, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
This book is the second volume of Essentials of English Reading, featuring 26 selected articles. It primarily includes representative classic and modern fairy tales, many of which readers are likely already familiar with, making them even more accessible for learning. To facilitate self-study, annotations are provided for key and challenging parts of each article, along with reference translations. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate English learners, especially college students, and can also serve as a teaching reference for English teachers.