11 works of English literature, which everyone should read
Books / / December 19, 2019
1. "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe
Everyone is familiar with the novel by Daniel Defoe. However, the book contains many interesting details about the organization of life on the island of Robinson Crusoe, his biography, inner feelings. If you ask a person who has never read a book to describe the character of Robinson whether he is unlikely to do the task.
The Crusoe mass consciousness - smyshlony character without character, feelings and stories. The novel also reveals the image of the main character that allows you to look at the subject from a different angle.
Why do I need to read
To get acquainted with one of the most popular adventure novels and find out who was Robinson Crusoe really.
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2. "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift
In the novel, the author gives an objective picture of the social structure of England of the 17th century and reveals its hypocritical and cruel nature.
Swift does not challenge the public in the open. Like a true Englishman, he does it correctly and cleverly. His satire is so thin that "Gulliver's Travels" and can be read as an ordinary story.
Why do I need to read
For children Swift's novel - fun and unusual adventure story. Adults also need to read it, to get to know one of the most famous art satires.
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3. "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
This novel, even in artistic terms, and not the most outstanding, definitely a landmark in the history of literature. After all, he is largely predetermined the development of the genre of science fiction.
But it is not just entertaining reading. In it raised the problem of the relationship between Creator and creature, God and man. Who is responsible for the creation of beings, which is destined to suffer?
Why do I need to read
To get acquainted with one of the major works of science fiction, as well as to experience the difficult problems, which in the film adaptations are often lost.
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4. Plays, William Shakespeare
It is difficult to single out the best play of Shakespeare. There are at least five: the "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet", "Othello", "King Lear", "Macbeth". Unique style and deep understanding of life's contradictions made immortal works of Shakespeare classics, relevant at all times.
Why do I need to read
To begin to understand the poetry, literature and life. And to answer the question, what is still better to be or not to be?
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5. "Vanity Fair" by William Makepeace Thackeray
The main theme of the English literature of the early 19th century, was a social critic. Thackeray in his novel exposes the contemporary society with the ideals of success and material wealth. Being in a society means to be sinful - such is the conclusion about Thackeray about their social environment.
After all, success and joy yesterday, lose their value when the front began to dawn the well-known (but unknown) tomorrow, on which all of us sooner or later, will have to think about.
Why do I need to read
Easier to learn about life and the opinion of others. After all, in a society infected by "fairground ambitions", which have no real value.
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6. "Portrait of Dorian Gray" Oscar Wilde
Roma language is beautiful, and the dialogues are a sample of English wit. Oscar Wilde - a subtle psychologist, so the characters have turned so complex and multifaceted.
This book is about human vices, cynicism, the difference between the beauty of body and soul. If you think, to what extent each of us - Dorian Gray. Only we do not have a mirror, which would be imprinted sins.
Why do I need to read
To enjoy the spectacular language of the witty writer UK, to see how strong moral character may not match the appearance and become a little better. Artwork Wilde - spiritual portrait not just of his time, but of all mankind.
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7. "Pygmalion" George Bernard Shaw
Ancient Greek myth of the sculptor who fell in love with his creation, in the play by Bernard Shaw takes on a new, socially meaningful sound. What needs to feel the product to its author if this work - a man? It may refer to the creator - the one who made it, in accordance with their ideals?
Why do I need to read
It is the most famous play by Bernard Shaw. It is often put in theaters. According to many critics, "Pygmalion" - a landmark work of English drama.
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8. "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling
A recognized masterpiece of English literature, familiar to many of the cartoons. Someone at the mention of Mowgli in the head you hear hissing Kaa drawl: "Man-cub ..."?
Why do I need to read
In adulthood, hardly anyone will take up the "Jungle Book". The man has only one childhood, to enjoy the creation of Kipling and appreciate it. So be sure to introduce their children to the classics! They will thank you.
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9. "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson
And once again comes to mind Soviet cartoon. He's really good, and the dialogues in it almost completely taken from the book. However, the images of the characters and the overall mood of the story in the original source other.
Stevenson novel realistic and sometimes quite harsh. But this is a good adventure work that I enjoyed reading every child and adult. Boarding, sea wolves, wooden leg - a nautical theme attracts and draws.
Why do I need to read
Because it's fun and exciting. In addition, the novel disassembled into quotes, know that obliged each.
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10. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Interest in the deductive powers of the great detective, and to this day is great because of the huge number of adaptations. Many people only on films and are familiar with the classic detective. But a lot of adaptations and only one collection of short stories, but what!
Why do I need to read
To find out what deductionHow Sherlock was in the original version and why the most famous address in the world - the house 221B Baker Street.
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11. "Time Machine", HG Wells
HG Wells was in many ways a pioneer in the genre of science fiction. people are not at odds before him with aliensHe first started writing about time travel. Without the "Time Machine" we would not have seen any of the film "Back to the Future" or the cult TV series "Doctor Who."
They say all life - a dream, and also nasty, miserable, short sleep, but because the other still does not dream.
Why do I need to read
To look at the emergence of many sci-fi ideas that have become popular in modern culture.
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