In the early 1800s, John Astor made the fateful decision to make good on his long-held dream of establishing a fur-trading company in the Northwest United States. Astor later convinced Washington Irving, one of the most important figures in nineteenth-century American literature, to create a non-fiction account of the operation's origins. The result, Astoria, is a fascinating work of history. Astoria is a history book published in 1836 by Washington Irving. The full title being "Astoria: Or, Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains". The book was commissioned by John Jacob Astor as an official history of his company's expedition to Oregon in 1810–1812. The book became a bestseller in 1836 and at the time was required reading in some schools. Astoria has been read as a vivid and fascinating history, comparable indeed to the finest of romances, but rooted in the rough and hardy life of trapping, hunting, and exploration.

Thomas Hardy’s final novel “Jude the Obscure” began as a serial publication on December 1894 before being published in book form the following year. It is the story of its titular character Jude Fawley, a young lower-class man with dreams of being a scholar, and his relationships with his wife, Arabella, and his free-spirited cousin, Sue Bridehead. The novel follows the life of Jude from his youth living in a village in southern England where he works in a bakery and studies Classical Greek and Latin in his spare time with hopes of one day becoming a scholar at Christminster, a fictional city modeled after Oxford. His dreams are dashed however when he becomes ensnared by deceit into marriage with Arabella Donn, a coarse and superficial girl. What follows is a classic and tragic tale that plays upon many themes, principally of which is the idea that one’s ruinous downfall is the product of having lived a sinful life. Having been harshly criticized in its day for its scandalous portrayals, “Jude the Obscure” has since been recognized as one of Hardy’s finest and most intricate works.

本套书包括《基督山伯爵9册》和《三个火枪手6册》共15册。《基督山伯爵》The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas (père). It is one of the author's most popular works completed in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839: the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France. It begins just before the Hundred Days period (when Napoleon returned to power after his exile). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book, an adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness. It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about getting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. However, his plans have devastating consequences for the innocent as well as the guilty. In addition, it is a story that involves romance, loyalty, betrayal, and selfishness, shown throughout the story as characters slowly reveal their true inner nature.《三个火枪手》A timeless tale of adventure, romance, intrigue, and revenge, "The Three Musketeers"is the captivating story .A historical romance, this novel tells of the adventures of the hot-headed young Gascon, d'Artagnan and his three companions Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they gallantly defend the Queen of France, using their wit and their swords. They must foil the nefarious plotting of Cardinal Richelieu against the King and Queen, despite his appearance as an ally. D'Artagnan and the three Musketeers must also overcome the villainous machinations of Milady de Winter, whose lethal criminality threatens those in political power and the love of d'Artgnan for Constance Bonacieux. Dumas' classic story, first serialized in 1844, has enthralled readers with its fast-paced plot, endearing characters, and romantic ideals, immortalized by the motto" one for all, all for one.

本套书包括《艾格妮丝·格雷3册》和《威尔德菲尔庄园的房客6册》共9册。《艾格妮丝·格雷》Agnes Grey is the debut novel of English author Anne Bront? (writing under the pen name of Acton Bell), first published in December 1847, and republished in a second edition in 1850. The novel follows Agnes Grey, a governess, as she works within families of the English gentry. Scholarship and comments by Anne's sister Charlotte Bront? suggest the novel is largely based on Anne Bront?'s own experiences as a governess for five years. Agnes, her sister Mary, and their mother all try to keep expenses low and bring in extra money, but Agnes is frustrated that everyone treats her like a child. To prove herself and to earn money, she is determined to get a position as a governess. Eventually, she obtains a recommendation from a well-placed acquaintance, is offered a position, and secures her parents' permission. With some misgivings, she travels to Wellwood house to work for the Bloomfield family. The choice of central character allows Anne to deal with issues of oppression and abuse of women and governesses, isolation and ideas of empathy. An additional theme is the fair treatment of animals. Agnes Grey also mimics some of the stylistic approaches of bildungsromans, employing ideas of personal growth and coming to age, but representing a character who in fact does not gain in virtue.《威尔德菲尔庄园的房客》This work is the second and final novel by the English author Anne Bront?. It was first published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. Probably the most shocking of the Bront?s' novels, it had an instant and phenomenal success, but after Anne's death her sister Charlotte prevented its re-publication. Most critics now consider The Tenant of Wildfell Hall to be one of the first feminist novels. The novel is framed as a series of letters from Gilbert Markham to his friend and brother-in-law about the events connected with the meeting of his wife. A mysterious young widow arrives at Wildfell Hall, an Elizabethan mansion which has been empty for many years, with her young son and a servant. She lives there in strict seclusion under the assumed name Helen Graham and soon finds herself the victim of local slander. Refusing to believe anything scandalous about her, Gilbert befriends Helen and discovers her past. In her diary, Helen depicts her husband's physical and moral decline through alcohol and her desperate attempts to save their son from his influence in the dissipated aristocratic society from which she ultimately flees. The depiction of marital strife and women's professional identification has also a strong moral message mitigated by the authors's belief in universal salvation.

The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy (1848–1850) is a novel by the English author William Makepeace Thackeray. The novel took two years for him to write. Set in 19th century London, England, this novel features a young English gentleman Arthur Pendennis born in the country who sets out to seek his place in life and society. The novel portrays his love affairs with the callous Blanche Amory and poor Fanny. Both of them marry other people, and Pendennis finally weds Laura Bell, his adopted sister, who had always loved him. The characters include the snobbish social hanger-on Major Pendennis and the tipsy Captain Costigan. Miss Amory and Sir Francis Clavering are somewhat reminiscent of Becky Sharp and Sir Pitt from Vanity Fair. In line with other Thackeray's works, Pendennis offers an insightful and satiric picture of human character and aristocratic society. The masterful characterizations include the snobbish Major Pendennis and the tipsy Captain Costigan.

vivid characterization /unfailingly realistic description/ impulse and fear and hesitation/ the most capacious and elastic and versatile kind of novel

本套书包括《白衣女人5册》和《月亮宝石5册》共10册。《白衣女人》本书为作者开创了写侦探小说的先河，也为英国文学另辟了一条蹊径。作品主要讲述了：青年画家哈特莱特与她的学生劳拉?弗尔利坠入情网，可是罗拉的父亲在生前已经为她寻了一门亲事。在罗拉的姐姐玛琳?哈克贝的建议下，哈特来离开了蒙里基庄园，到国外工作。罗拉只能遵从父亲的遗愿，嫁给风流倜傥的皮斯威尔?格莱德先生。然而，皮斯维尔因其父母没有结婚登记而没有继承权，他负债累累，一心想要得到罗拉小姐两万英镑的遗产。他和罗拉的姑父密谋，把与罗拉相像的白衣女子安妮?凯撒里克害死，对外谎称罗拉得病而死，并把罗拉当做白衣女子送回疯人院……《月亮宝石》被誉为部长和秀的现代侦探小说。是英国维多利亚时期小说家威尔基·柯林斯创作的长篇小说。该作写一颗钻石(月亮宝石)神秘失踪，后为探长克夫所侦破。作品情节惊险曲折，结局出人意外。故事是由一颗宝石引起的。相传，印度有一颗月亮宝石，它镶嵌在一座四只手的印度神的额头之上，由三个婆罗门守护。宝石的光泽随着月亮的变化而变化，神曾经预言，谁要是拿走了这颗宝石谁就会受到诅咒。十八世纪初，月亮宝石被抢，这颗价值连城的宝石辗转被传到了英国。正如预言所说，它的拥有者都离奇死去。后来，这颗宝石落到了英国军官司亨卡斯尔上校的手中。在他将此作为生日礼物赠送给外甥女雷茜尔后，宝石突然失踪，经过一番周折，案件终于真相大白，月亮宝石后又回到了月亮神的前额之上。作者在小说中大胆地披露了英国在印度犯下的滔天罪行，要求英国人以人道主义精神面对世界，其中还不失时机地表达了自己的愿望，表明自己希望英国不要成为被世界人民痛恨的国度，不要两手沾满无辜的老百姓们的鲜血。这部小说并没有对英国国内的政治给予直接的披露，而是通过数件沾满血腥的案件有力地抨击了英国上层社会的领导者。

本套书包括《英格兰，我的英格兰和其它故事集3册》、《普鲁士军官和其它故事集4册》和《骑马走出的女人和其它故事集4册》共11册。《英格兰，我的英格兰和其它故事集》an important and controversial English writer/ the greatest writers in the English language /the background of World War I/10 stories《普鲁士军官和其它故事集》an important and controversial English writer/ the greatest writers in the English language/ frank and honest portrayal of human sexuality/12 stories

George Eliot's novel The Mill on the Floss, orginally published in 1860 as three volumes. Maggie Tulliver is the protagonist and the story begins when she is 9 years old. Maggie Tulliver’s entire life has been spent in the shadow of Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss with her beloved older brother, Tom.The Mill on the Floss is the story of Maggie Tulliver’s search for love, and acceptance by her family and community, and of her need for intellectual and spiritual growth. Her relationship with her older brother Tom, and her romantic relationships with Philip Wakem and with Stephen Guest constitute the most significant narrative threads. Misunderstood Maggie Tulliver is torn. Her rebellious and passionate nature demands expression, while her provincial kin and community expect self-denial. Based closely on the author's own life, Maggie's story explores the conflicts of love and loyalty and the friction between desire and moral responsibility. A classic work of 19th century literature, "The Mill on the Floss" remains a popular and enduring example of George Eliot's impact on English literature.

　　《懒人英语：*强情景会话大全集》以会话为主，句子量超过5000个，基本上满足了不同程度学习者的需求。《懒人英语：*强情景会话大全集》着重于情景会话的实用性和生活化，将日常生活的方方面面划分为12章，每章下又细分若干小节，全书共152个小节。每个小节都设定了一个特定的情景，每段对话围绕着所设定的情景展，具有很强的针对性。每段对话的结尾我们都给出了一些生词和短语，让读者在学习句子的同时积累一定的词汇。为了增强《懒人英语：*强情景会话大全集》的实用性和趣味性，我们又针对性地推出了“精悍对话，句句含金”和“地道口语大搜罗”这两个特色版块。此书经典实用，是一本不可多得的会话宝典书。

本书仿照英汉字典，以主单词始，由A到Z，收录了6000句地道的美国生活会话。本书的*特色就是主单词下面的句型，句型全部来自美语中*常用的口语表达。方便查阅，大量的情景例句，帮助你快速理解，同时又补充大量的资料及出处，涉及到电影，文学作品，歌词歌名甚至圣经等。增加趣味性，加深读者印象。无论是谚语、短语、成语、俚语还是短句统统都是字典查不到的地道会话，不仅了解美国文化，还能搞定美式幽默！随书附赠MP3，不但让你学的精，更让你说的好！模仿地道美语，成就口语达人！

   本书共分8章67个小节，内容上，从参加面试到办公室中的人际关系，再到日常办公、听电话、见客户、社交活动以及娱乐休闲，详细介绍了与职场相关的多方面的英语单词。首先，本书所收录的单词都是*基本、*常用的，读者不用担心单词太偏、太难。其次，根据单词的意思，列举出与职场相关的句子。实用例句不仅可以帮助您了解单词的意思，而且能够帮助读者对其行有意义的记忆，在句子中背单词，提高记忆效率。第三，在核心单词和实用例句之后，本书又着重列出了核心单词的同义词、反义词、相关词以及相关短语等。让读者在记住一个单词的同时，也能记住其他相应的词汇，不仅增加读者对核心单词的理解，也相应地扩充了词汇量。*后，对不同的场合设计不同的话题，而且在每一个话题的*后都有一个与此相关的职场小。有些部分的职场小着重介绍了在职场中应该注意的问题，并提出了相应的建议或意见。有些部分列举了一些励志的名人名言，以激励读者再再厉，克服困难，再创辉煌。还有些介绍了与生活相关的知识，希望能够提高读者各方面的英语能力。

《我的励志美文：梅花香自苦寒来》为“我的双语美文”系列图书的励志篇，精选语言地道、内容精彩的文章，设置了“英汉对照”、“单词解析”“语法知识”“经典名句”四个板块，让读者在欣赏美文、陶冶情操的同时，学习英文，积累词汇和语言表达。

《我的演讲美文：神奇的时代》为“我的双语美文”系列图书的演讲篇，精选语言地道、内容精彩的文章，设置了“英汉对照”、“单词解析”“语法知识”“经典名句”四个板块，让读者在欣赏美文、陶冶情操的同时，学习英文，积累词汇和语言表达。

跨越语言和文化的障碍,中德大学生行走异域,观察、思考、写作,讲述着各自不同的故事70篇文章展现出共同的精彩。 东西相遇、申城印象、城市掠影、社会担当、似水年华和诗文回眸六大板块,从多个侧面呈现中德大学生开阔的视野和互学互鉴的态度。 此书系中德大学生人文交流成果展示,旨在相互激励与促进,推动中德大学生携手合作,共创未来。

本书由抖音超高人气外教大白和英语口语名师覃流星总结多年的教学教研经验精心编写而成。全书包含100个原创情景对话、100个核心习语表达及1000个高频实用例句，中外教精彩演绎，趣味讲解。同时配有外教大白的讲解音频，旨在帮助读者解决多年来英语听不懂、说不出的难题，帮助读者积累时下流行、地道纯正的英文表达，全面提升口语运用能力和思维能力，实现自信交流。

本书作为“*经典英语文库”第13辑中的一种，精选由前苏联著名作家、诗人、评论家、政论家、学者高尔基的经典作品《在人间》。小说描述的是主人公阿廖沙（高尔基文中的名字）1871年到1884年的生活。在人生的道路上，他历尽坎坷，与社会底层形形色色的人们交道，但他一有机会就阅读大量的书籍。生活的阅历和大量的阅读扩展了阿廖沙的视野，他决心“要做一个坚强的人，不要为环境所屈服”。《在人间》是高尔基用圆润的笔法写了自己少年时代的生活，他用亲身体验的生活经历，反映了当时俄国社会生活的一些典型特征和当时社会的风俗人情。

本书作为“*经典英语文库”第13辑中的一种，精选由美国著名小说家亨利·詹姆斯的经典作品《一位女士的画像（下卷）》（上卷已出）。作品讲述的是自强、自信、富于幻想、但涉世不深的美国姑娘伊莎贝尔·阿切尔被虚伪、贪财、好色的猥琐小人骗取了爱情，以至醒悟为时已晚的故事。女主人公伊莎贝尔·阿切尔是一位年轻貌美的美国少女，父母双亡后，被她富有的姨母带出美国一个小城，到她梦魂萦绕的古老欧洲去见识大千世界。她在伦敦郊外的“花园山庄”里暂住，先后拒绝了英国贵族沃伯顿和美国富商戈德伍德的求婚。她的表兄拉尔夫也暗暗爱上她，但他知道自己患不治之症无法结婚，只是说服病危的父亲把一笔巨额遗产留给表妹。伊莎贝尔又结识了高雅华贵、才艺超群的梅尔夫人，对这位已彻底欧洲化了的美国女人十分倾倒。姨父故世后，伊莎贝尔得到遗产去意大利游历。她在陶醉于佛罗伦萨和罗马的历史遗迹的同时，也渐渐梅尔夫人精心布下的圈套之中。梅尔夫人介绍她认识了一位长期侨居意大利的美国“半吊子艺术家”奥斯蒙德，此人看来儒雅斯文，富有教养。伊莎贝尔为之动心；还有他那位楚楚动人的女儿帕茜，也引起她的爱怜。她不顾周围亲戚和朋友的一再警告和反对，自作主张地下嫁于他。婚后她渐渐发现自己受了骗，奥斯蒙德确实是一条自私伪善的花丛中的毒蛇。她还发现梅尔夫人早就是奥斯蒙德的情妇，帕茜便是他们的私生女。在万分痛苦之时，她强作欢颜，对外人隐瞒了婚姻不幸的实情。表兄拉尔夫在英国病危，伊莎贝尔不顾丈夫的反对赶去看他。拉尔夫死后，伊莎贝尔出乎众人的预料，又回到罗马。

本书从众多绘本中精选了非常适合作为英文启蒙的80本经典绘本，按照儿童成长过程中需要父母特别关注的主题行分类，带着家长攻克儿童成长过程中的种种难题。同时将每一本绘本行深度剖析，内容含义、语言运用、阅读方法、互动妙招、拓展知识、创意活动等一应俱全，让每一个拿着绘本无从下手的家长都能成为阅读高手。

本书内容精选自黎巴嫩文坛骄子纪伯伦久负盛名的三部作品，无论是充满智慧的《沙与沫》还是对生死、贫富、婚姻等行探讨的《先知》，亦或是韵味与哲理兼备的《泪与笑》，都能反映出他对生命、信仰、自由与美的深刻感悟。 与泰戈尔对世界的微观体察不同，纪伯伦更倾心于对大世大爱的参悟，游走在浪漫与深刻之间，运用大量比喻和想象的手法深浅出地阐释世间哲理、化解人生迷茫。他的文字中有着东方文学特有的细腻和唯美，流传百年依然不朽，在冰心先生的笔下更是得到了完美的诠释，值得品味和收藏。

该作讲述1348年，意大利佛罗伦萨瘟疫流行，10名男女在乡村一所别墅里避难。他们终日游玩欢宴，每人每天讲一个故事，共住了10天讲了百个故事，这些故事批判天主教会，嘲笑教会传授黑暗和罪恶，赞美爱情是才华和高尚情操的源泉，谴责禁欲主义，无情暴露和鞭挞封建贵族的堕落和腐败，体现了人文主义思想。《十日谈》是欧洲文学史上部现实主义巨著；意大利近代评论家桑克提斯曾把《十日谈》与但丁的《神曲》并列，称之为“人曲”。