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Here are the books that often appear on high-school reading lists for 12th-grade students, and are often discussed in greater depth in college literature courses. The books on this list are important introductions to world literature.The SeagullBy Anton ChekhovPrice: $40.4The book is a scene-of-life read set in the Russian countryside at the end of the 19th century. All characters are dissatisfied with their lives. Some want love. Some want success. No one, however, ever seems to get happiness. Some people view The Seagull as a tragic (悲剧的) play about always unhappy people. Others see it as a humorous and bitter book, making fun of humans' foolishness.CandideBy VoltairePrice: $48.6Voltaire offers his view of society in Candide. The book was published in 1759, and it is often considered the author's most important work. A simple-minded young man, Candide is sure his world is the best of all worlds, but a trip around the world opens his eyes about what he believes to be true.Jane EyreBy Charlotte BrontePrice: $128.6Charlotte Bronte's heroine was one of the first in English literature to serve as first-person narrator (讲述者) of her own life story. Jane falls in love with a rich man, Rochester, but on her own terms, and only after he has proven himself worthy of her.The Bluest EyeBy Toni MorrisonIt tells a story of Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl who dreams of having blue eyes-a sign of acceptance in a world ruled by white conceptions of beauty. （1） What are the characteristics of the The Seagull? A . The characters live a satisfying life. B . People's viewpoints on it differ significantly. C . Every character ultimately makes their dreams true. D . It focuses on American life in the final years of the 1800s. （2） What changed Candide's view of the world? A . A book he came across unexpectedly. B . A dream he experienced in his sleep. C . A misfortune he encountered in life. D . A global journey. （3） Which would you choose if you want to read a story about a girl who wants to be beautiful? A . The Bluest Eye. B . The Seagull. C . Jane Eyre. D . Candide. 答案： B D A

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