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Discover Britain through Literature
I would like to take you on a journey through Great Britain. You can stay exactly where you are: no passport needed, no flight necessary, just great eagerness to explore. Through these novels you will be able to transport yourself and discover the beauty and the culture of Great Britain.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s romantic novel centers around the Bennet family during the 19th century and the importance of marriage and societal （社会的）expectations. the style of the novel is mocking(嘲讽的)and the author uses exaggerated characters to make fun of the society.
Setting: Longbourn (a fictional town) in Hertfordshire
Author: English
Compare your imagination with the real thing and visit Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Witches, wizards and wands. It’s highly unlikely that you’ve managed to avoid hearing of Harry Potter. It is a fantastic series of novels which can make you believe in magic and believe that anything is possible.
Setting: Hogwarts (fiction, or is it?)
Author: Scottish
Make the magic come alive and visit: Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, Warner Bros Studios in Watford and Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
One of the most famous detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes, uses his high intelligence and observation skills to solve mysteries.
Setting: London
Author: Scottish
Are you a good enough detective to understand who Sherlock Holmes is? If not, visit “The Real Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour” in Edinburgh.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
“Please, sir, I want some more.” The novel follows Oliver’s life as an orphan in London and the characters he met while living in the streets.
Setting: London
Author: English
Ulysses by James Joyce
The story follows Leopold Bloom and what happened on 16 June 1904. This is a tricky read but it is often thought of as one of the best novels in British literature.
Setting: Dublin
Author: Irish
21．Why does the author write the whole passage?
A．Because he wants to attract readers to buy books.
B．Because he wants to introduce some famous writers.
C．Because he wants readers to learn about Britain through literature works.
D．Because he wants readers to pay a visit to Britain .
22．If you are interested in books about handling mysteries, whose novels will you read?
A．J.K.Rowling B. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle C. Jane Austen D. James Joyce
23．What can we know after reading Oliver Twist?
A．Oliver wants to be a detective. B．Oliver is a rich man .
C．Oliver comes from Dublin. D．Oliver is an orphan.
