Selected Readings in British and American Literature

　　《英美文学名著赏析(套装上下册)》内容简介：Literature is a cultural heritage. Its importance can never be exaggerated. First,literature is a key to knowledge and wisdom. We encounter new ideas and concepts inliterary works. Secondly, literature helps us understand people around us and in differentparts of the world by recognizing the diverse points of view. Thirdly, literature can be atool to teach. Socrates believed that the effect of good literature is to lead the youth tofollow the correct path permitted by the laws. Last but not least, literature, when used inlanguage classes, helps us increase our vocabulary, master idiomatic expressions, enhanceour cultural awareness, and promote our intercultural communication. 　　 British and American literature are among the best of the world literary heritage. Theyrepresent the imagination and creativity of British and American writers. To master theEnglish language and to inlprove our understanding of its culture, it is necessary to studysome works of British and American literature.