每個人一生至少應該讀一次的書

每個人一生至少應該讀一次的書

The greatest books are defined as classics for a reason. Written by the greatest literary minds of their time, they have universal themes, characters, experiences, emotions and perspectives that are still relevant today. Some of them are the very inspiration from which entire modern genres of literary fiction have sprung up from.

最偉大的書被定義為經典是有原因的。由他們那個時代最偉大的文學頭腦所寫的這些作品，主題、人物、經歷、情感和視角都是共通的，時至今日依然適用。其中一些是整個現代文學小說流派產生的靈感源泉。

If you love reading, here’s a perfect reading list for you.

如果你喜歡閱讀，這里有一個完美的閱讀清單。

Everyone should read at least once for these books — some are well known classics, others are modern giants. All are well worth reading at least once in your life!

對于這些書，每個人都應該至少讀一次——有些是著名的經典著作，有些是現代巨著。在你的一生中，所有的書都值得一讀!

1. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

《殺死一只知更鳥》，哈珀·李

Published in 1960, this timeless classic explores human behaviour and the collective conscience of The Deep South in the early 20th century. Humour entwines the delicate strands of prejudice, hatred, hypocrisy, love and innocence to create one of the best novels ever written.

這本永恒的經典著作出版于1960年，探討了20世紀初南方腹地的人類行為和集體良知。幽默和偏見、仇恨、虛偽、愛和純真交織在一起，創(chuàng)造了有史以來最好的小說之一。

2. 1984, by George Orwell

《1984》，喬治·奧威爾

Although 1984 has passed us by, George Orwell’s dystopian, totalitarian world of control, fear and lies has never been more relevant. Delve into the life of Winston Smith as he struggles with his developing human nature in a world where individuality, freewill and love are forbidden.

盡管《1984》已經離我們遠去，但喬治•奧威爾筆下的反烏托邦、極權主義的控制、恐懼和謊言世界，卻從未像現在這樣切中主題。深入研究溫斯頓·史密斯的生活，他在一個個性、自由意志和愛都被禁止的世界里，與他不斷發(fā)展的人性作斗爭。

3.Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling

《哈利·波特與魔法石》，J.K.羅琳

I’m willing to bet you’ve heard of Harry Potter, but have you read the books? Join Harry Potter as he begins his journey into the world of magic, where he is the celebrated Boy Who Lived. Visit Hogwarts, meet your favourite characters and watch Harry grow into the one of the most famous literary characters in the world.

我敢打賭你聽說過哈利波特，但是你讀過這些書嗎?加入哈利波特，他開始他的旅程進入魔法世界，在那里他是著名的男孩。參觀霍格沃茨，見見你最喜歡的角色，看著哈利成長為世界上最著名的文學角色之一。

4. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien

《指環(huán)王》，J.R.R.托爾金

Middle Earth is a wonderful, expansive fantasy world filled with turmoil, heroes, evil and innocence. Although our protagonist Frodo Baggins’ quest seems impossible to complete, this trilogy is a tale of triumph in the most impossible circumstances.

中土世界是一個奇妙的，廣闊的幻想世界，充滿了混亂，英雄，邪惡和天真。雖然我們的主人公弗羅多·巴金斯的探索似乎不可能完成，但這部三部曲講述了在最不可能的情況下取得勝利的故事。

5. The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald

《了不起的蓋茨比》，f·斯科特·菲茨杰拉德

Published in 1925, Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby explores the decadence of the Jazz Age, and one man’s introduction into a world where even those with the most indulgent lives cannot earn love.

菲茨杰拉德1925年出版的《了不起的蓋茨比》探討了爵士時代的頹廢，以及一個人對一個世界的介紹，在這個世界上，即使是那些生活最放縱的人也無法贏得愛。