每个人一生至少应该读一次的书

每个人一生至少应该读一次的书

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.

最伟大的书被定义为经典是有原因的。由他们那个时代最伟大的文学头脑所写的这些作品，主题、人物、经历、情感和视角都是共通的，时至今日依然适用。其中一些是整个现代文学小说流派产生的灵感源泉。

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

如果你喜欢阅读，这里有一个完美的阅读清单。

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!

对于这些书，每个人都应该至少读一次——有些是著名的经典著作，有些是现代巨著。在你的一生中，所有的书都值得一读!

1. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

《杀死一只知更鸟》，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.

这本永恒的经典著作出版于1960年，探讨了20世纪初南方腹地的人类行为和集体良知。幽默和偏见、仇恨、虚伪、爱和纯真交织在一起，创造了有史以来最好的小说之一。

2. 1984, by George Orwell

《1984》，乔治·奥威尔

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.

尽管《1984》已经离我们远去，但乔治•奥威尔笔下的反乌托邦、极权主义的控制、恐惧和谎言世界，却从未像现在这样切中主题。深入研究温斯顿·史密斯的生活，他在一个个性、自由意志和爱都被禁止的世界里，与他不断发展的人性作斗争。

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

《哈利·波特与魔法石》，J.K.罗琳

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.

我敢打赌你听说过哈利波特，但是你读过这些书吗?加入哈利波特，他开始他的旅程进入魔法世界，在那里他是著名的男孩。参观霍格沃茨，见见你最喜欢的角色，看着哈利成长为世界上最著名的文学角色之一。

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

《指环王》，J.R.R.托尔金

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.

中土世界是一个奇妙的，广阔的幻想世界，充满了混乱，英雄，邪恶和天真。虽然我们的主人公弗罗多·巴金斯的探索似乎不可能完成，但这部三部曲讲述了在最不可能的情况下取得胜利的故事。

5. The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald

《了不起的盖茨比》，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《了不起的盖茨比》探讨了爵士时代的颓废，以及一个人对一个世界的介绍，在这个世界上，即使是那些生活最放纵的人也无法赢得爱。