英语泛读推荐书单.docx

1、英语泛读推荐书单Crystal：British LiteratureAuthor BookJane Austen Pride and Prejudice Sense and Sensibility EmmaArnold Bennett The Old Wives TaleCharlotte Bront Jane EyreEmily Bront Wuthering HeightsLewis Carroll Alices Adventures in WonderlandAgatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express Death on the NileJos

2、eph Conrad Heart of DarknessDaniel Defoe Robinson CrusoeCharles Dickens David Copperfield Oliver Twist A Tale of Two Cities Hard TimesSir Arthur C. Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDaphne Du Maurier RebeccaE. M. Forster A Passage to IndiaJohn Fowles The French Lieutenants WomanWilliam Golding

3、Lord of the FliesThomas Hardy Tess of the DUrbervillesJames Joyce A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man UlyssesCharles Lamb Tales from ShakespeareD. H. Lawrence Sons and Lovers The Rainbow The White PeacockW. Somerset Maugham The Moon and SixpenceIris Murdoch The Black PrinceGeorge Orwell Nineteen

4、 Eighty-four Animal FarmSir Walter Scott IvanhoeRobert Louis Stevenson Treasure IslandJonathan Swift Gullivers TravelsWilliam M. Thackeray Vanity FairH. G. Wells The Invisible ManOscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian GrayVirginia Woolf Mrs DallowayAmerican LiteratureAuthor BookTheodore Dreiser Sister Ca

5、rrieWilliam Faulkner The Sound and the FuryF. Scott Fitzgerald The Great GatsbyNathaniel Hawthorne The Scarlet LetterJoseph Heller Catch-22Ernest Hemingway The Sun Also Rises The Old Man and the Sea A Farewell to ArmsJack London The Call of the WildMargaret Mitchell Gone with the WindVladimir Naboko

6、v LolitaJ. D. Salinger The Catcher in the RyeJohn Steinbeck The Grapes of WrathWilliam Styron Sophies ChoiceHarriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Toms CabinMark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnFrench LiteratureAuther BookVictor Hugo The Hunchback of Notre DameAlexander Dumas(大仲马) The Man in the Iron M

7、ask The Three Musketeers The Count of Monte-CristoAlexander Dumas fils(小仲马) The Lady of the CamillasGaston Leroux The Phantom of the OperaStendhal(斯汤达) The Red and the BlackWorlds best selling books of all timesBibleThe Bible is one of the topmost selling books of all time. This is divided into two

8、sections - the Old Testament and the New Testament. There are many translations of the same that can be found in major bookstores. Currently, there are approximately 438 translations of the full Bible in various languages. A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens is known for his great works and a Tale o

9、f Two Cities is a fine example, which also ranks high as one the best selling books around the world. This historical novel is written during the time of the French Revolution. It is set against the backdrop of London, Paris, England and France. The Lord of the RingsOne of the best sellers of the re

10、cent times, The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy novel that is very extensive and consists of three parts. J.R.R. Tolkien began this work as a sequel to one of his earlier works titled, The Hobbit. This brought about a new market for fantasy books owing to the popularity of this category. The Lord of

11、the Rings has also been made successfully into a film - a total of 3 in number. And Then There Were NoneAgatha Christie has always been known for her detective fiction. And Then There Were None is known the world over as one of the best selling mystery books of all time! This book was first publishe

12、d with a different title - Ten Little Indians. It has also been adapted for a play and a film. The Da Vinci CodeThis book is known as probably one of author Dan Browns best works. The Da Vinci Code was one of the most popular mystery novels. This book created a lot of controversy and despite all the

13、 problems it faced, it has been one of the major successes in recent times. The book has later been printed with special illustrations to support the text matter and there was also a film released with the same title. Anne of Green GablesThis book was initially meant for all ages, but in the recent

14、times it has been termed as a childrens book. Author Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote this book when she was inspired by a story she had written during her childhood days. Today, there are many tourist attractions developed with a base on this story. Black BeautyThis book is an autobiography of a highbred

15、 horse and the story of his life. The author, Anna Sewell, talks about this horse named Black Beauty and the incidents that revolve around him, all of which have a story to tell. The authors primary aim was to introduce acts of kindness for horses and animals in general. This beautiful story also ra

16、nks high in the top list of the worlds best selling books. The AlchemistOne of Paulo Coelhos famous works, The Alchemist is all about following your dreams. The story revolves around a boy named Santiago who has a dream that talks about a hidden treasure. Santiago then begins his travel, which ultim

17、ately revolves around how a person should follow ones dream. Harry Potter SeriesJ.K. Rowling created a sensation with her Harry Potter series. These series that consist of seven novels are based purely on the fantasy world. It unravels the story of a young wizard named Harry Potter and his series of

18、 adventures with friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The seven series have created a sensation, which ultimately saw the release of the movies as well. To Kill a MockingbirdThis novel deals with many issues with a fine touch of humor. To Kill a Mockingbird was also adapted for a film that eve

19、n won at the Oscars. Written by Harper Lee, the story takes place during the time of the Great Depression. It also deals with racial injustice. This novel has won the Pulitzer Prize.Gone with the WindOne of the most popular selling novels of all times, Gone with the Wind is written by Margaret Mitch

20、ell and has won the Pulitzer Prize. The story revolves around the character, Scarlett OHara and her experiences during the Civil War and post-Civil War period. This American novel has won the Pulitzer Prize and the story was later adapted for a film which even won the Academy Awards. Rich Dad Poor D

21、adThis book revolves around helping people become financially independent and is written in a very interesting manner by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. The story talks about two men and their work and life. Its about thinking differently and investing money wisely! This book has drawn lot of cr

22、iticism as well. The Wind in the WillowsA classic in true sense, this book is a part of childrens literature and is set against the backdrop of England. It is based on animal characters. Written by Kenneth Grahame, it has a fine mix of adventure and stories based on friendship. There are some beauti

23、ful illustrated versions of the same. The GodfatherMario Puzo penned this crime novel that became one of the biggest sensations! The story revolves around the underworld and centers mainly on the Corleone family. The emphasis is not only on the underworld but family issues as well. The book has been

24、 adapted for film with sequels for the same. The Cat in the HatAnother best selling book that belongs to the childrens section is The Cat in the Hat. The cat is seen in six of such childrens book written by Dr. Seuss. The cat is portrayed in the typical costume of a red and white-stripped hat. These

25、 series have also been adapted for a film. Who Moved My Cheese?This book revolves around four characters namely two mice and two miniature humans. This is basically a motivational book written by Spencer Johnson. It is written in an interesting style that tells the tale of the hunt for cheese. This

26、book is also rated as New York Times bestseller.Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryA book targeted for children, the story is about a character called Charlie Bucket and the chocolate factory. Written by Roald Dahl, this book has also been adapted for a movie.Noddy SeriesBritish author Enid Blyton is

27、known for her wonderful series of childrens literature. Noddy is a complete creation of Enid Blyton and the story revolves around his adventures in Toyland. Noddy is actually a wooden toy that runs away from the woodsman who carves him. Noddy then settles in Toyland. This toy is portrayed as a very

28、kind and honest person and children can learn a lot from his tales! Noddy also has his very own television show! Enid Blyton is also known for her Famous 5 and 5 Findouters series. Nancy Drew SeriesNancy Drew has always been one of the most popular amateur sleuths amongst youngsters. Nancy Drew was

29、portrayed as a teenager who has the knack of solving mysteries accompanied by her faithful friends, George Fayne and Bess Marvin. The early series were written by Edward Stratemeyer and targeted the young readers. After him, Mildred A. Wirt Benson continued with 23 series. These stories were all wri

30、tten under the name, Carolyn Keene. The Nancy Drew Files were aimed at slightly older group of teenagers. The Nancy Drew series have also been used for movies. Peter Rabbit SeriesPeter Rabbit is also one of the worlds best selling books of all time. This rabbit is always seen in a bright blue coat a

31、nd shoes made of wood. The Peter Rabbit series is immensely popular with children. These series are written by Beatrix Potter.Winnie-the-PoohWinnie-the-Pooh is a cute little bear whose tales have been translated in many languages. The series, written by A.A. Milne is based on Milnes sons teddy bear. In 1930, Stephen Slesinger bought the rights to Winnie-the-Pooh and then marketed the same for the next 20 yea