托马斯·哈代最著名的小说莫过于《德伯家的苔丝》,但他也创作了大量的短篇故事。其中大多数取材于哈代在英格兰南部居住时,周围村庄的人们给他讲述的故事。
哈代的作品反映了资本主义侵入英国农村城镇后所引起的社会经济、政治、道德、风俗等方面的深刻变化以及人民(尤其是妇女)的悲惨命运,揭露了资产阶级道德、法律和宗教的虚伪性。他的作品承上启下,既继承了英国批判现实主义的优秀传统,也为20世纪的英国文学开拓了道路。本书正是这一方面的成果,反映了当时英国人民的生活。
托马斯·哈代是—位跨世纪的伟大小说家、诗人,在英国文学史上起着承上启下的桥梁作用,享有独特的地位,是英国文学史上最为杰出的作家之一,堪与托尔斯泰、陀思妥职夫斯基并列,被看作英国文学的先驱。
人有相似,无论他们生活在城镇还是乡村,在当代还是一百年前。
一个牧羊少年惊恐地睁大了双眼,从他的小棚屋中往外窥视一个女人和一个并非她丈夫的男人秘密约会。
一个又一个陌生人的来到,会给牧羊少年的生活带来什么改变呢?
People are the same, whether they live in the town or the country, today or a hundred years ago.
From his hut a young shepherd boy watches, wide-eyed and afraid, a secret meeting between a woman and a man who is not her husband.
A young teacher, going home to marry a much older man, has a moment of madness that will change her life.
But we begin with a knock on the door at a lonely cottage. Inside, all is bright and cheerful, with music and dancing, and people enjoying themselves. Outside, the rain beats down, and the stranger following the footpath across the wild hills stares at the lighted windows. Should he go on, or can he stop for a while, to find rest and food and a seat by a warm fire?
- 三个陌生人
- 牧羊人所见
- 一时冲动
- ACTIVITIES Before Reading
- ACTIVITIES While Reading
- ACTIVITIES After Reading
- THE THREE STRANGERS
- WHAT THE SHEPHERD SAW
- A MOMENT OF MADNESS
- ACTIVITIES Before Reading
- ACTIVITIES While Reading
- ACTIVITIES After Reading
“The men left the cottage to start their search, and the women...” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
This paragraph showcases the different actions of different characters at different times in life, which made me realize the diversity and richness of life. Everyone has their own roles and responsibilities, and they are also striving for their own lives. From men going out to women going upstairs, and then to strangers entering, this paragraph showcases the flow and changes of a life scene. This made me realize that life has a sense of rhythm, and every moment has its unique meaning and value.
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“The old mead of those days, made with the best honey and the...” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
This passage explores the differences between people's subjective perception of taste and objective facts, as well as the importance of emotional communication and interaction in social activities, by describing the emotional changes and behaviors of strangers wearing gray clothes after tasting honey wine. Through reading and understanding this passage, I deeply appreciate the limitations of subjective perception, the importance of socializing, and the significance of enjoying the present moment. These insights will have a positive impact on my life and interpersonal communication.
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“But when the dancing began, nobody wanted to stop. The fiddler...” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
This passage illustrates the complex relationship between freedom and restraint, power and obedience by describing a small incident at the ball. At the same time, it also reminds us to respect others' choices, take responsibility for ourselves, and maintain a positive attitude when facing helplessness while pursuing freedom and enjoying pleasure. These insights will have a positive impact on my future life and interpersonal communication.
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“They did not think the man should hang, just for stealing a sheep” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
After reading the story, there comes a problem that whether the judge is proper for a man who stole a sheep, which reminds me some well-known cases in the past. And this story really raises a question for the readers that should we make some changes for our laws when face some complicated problems especially about humanity.
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“Anybody may know what I do — I work with wheels.'” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
After learning all the story, now we can see the wheel is not for a car or other venicles. It is of the watches or clocks, and his is the true one who should be hung by the laws.
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“All this time the third stranger had stood in the doorway, and...” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
This is a pretty vivid descipition of a frightened man, from the outfit to the face. The whole sentence builds a very concrete image of a man, and also brings more confusion to the readers and makes the reader eager to figure out who the man is.
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“3 Third night The next night Bill Mills was left alone again...” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
Title: Third Night Main Character: Bill Mills, Duke, Duchess Plot: 1. Bill Mills was alone to take care of the sheep again. 2. He tried hard not to think of what was behind the Devil's Door but failed. 3. He was almost pleased and surprised when the Duke and Duchess appeared near the hut at about eleven o'clock. 4. He watched and listened through the little window of his hut. Key Points: 1. Bill Mills' brave attempt to avoid thinking about the mystery. 2. The unexpected appearance of the Duke and Duchess.
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“village” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
People are similar, whether they live in town or in the countryside, in modern times or a hundred years ago. A shepherd boy opened his eyes wide in horror and peeped out of his hut as a woman secretly dated a man who was not her husband. A young female teacher was going home to marry a man much older than her, but she changed her life by doing something impulsive. However, let's start with the knock on the door of a lonely cottage. The lights in the room are bright and the atmosphere is cheerful. People dance to the music and have a good time. It rained heavily outside the house, and strangers walking along the mountain path stared at the brightly lit windows. Should he continue on his way, or should he stop and sit by the warm fire to eat something?
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“stove” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
炉子
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“shepherd” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
牧羊人
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