Drifting

Author: Margaret Mitchell
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Gone with the Wind (English-Chinese Parallel Version) is written using 5,500 of the most common English words, making it easy to read. All difficult words are annotated, so you can read smoothly without flipping through a dictionary while lying in bed. This series of readers is for leisure reading after class or work. Its advantage is helping you achieve the life-oriented learning of English, making it a part of your life. This is the true essence of English success, and more importantly, the essence of success in any challenging endeavor. 5,000 words lead to the realm of free English communication! Good English is "read" into existence! This classic reader allows you to fully read in English! The story takes place on the eve of the American Civil War in 1861. The young girl Scarlett O'Hara, who grows up in the South, is deeply influenced by Southern cultural traditions, yet a wild rebellious streak runs through her blood. As the flames of war spread and living conditions deteriorate, Scarlett's rebellious nature becomes more pronounced, shaping her into a new image of womanhood forged by the times. While depicting the lives and loves of its characters, the book outlines the similarities and differences between the North and South in politics, economy, and culture, giving it a strong epic style. It is a true reflection of the turning point in American history and has become an enduring love classic. Gone with the Wind is the breakthrough work of American female author Margaret Mitchell, writing a shining page in the history of American literature. The work tells the tragic and sorrowful marriage story of the protagonist Scarlett during the American Civil War. At first, Scarlett falls in love with Ashley, but Ashley chooses the kind-hearted Melanie. Out of jealousy, Scarlett marries Ashley's younger brother Charles. When the Civil War breaks out, Ashley and Charles are drafted into the army. Charles dies tragically, leaving Scarlett a widow. After the war, Scarlett marries Frank. Frank dies soon after, and Scarlett becomes a widow again. Rhett proposes to her, and she accepts. However, Rhett believes Scarlett still harbors feelings for Ashley, and their relationship breaks down. After a series of changes, Scarlett finally understands the words her father once told her: "In this world, only land and tomorrow endure." She decides to stay on her land and rebuild her life, hoping for a brighter tomorrow.