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美国大学生必读书 \o Walden Walden; Or, Life in the Woods?by Henry David Thoreau – A remarkable account of a man seeking a more simple life by living in harmony with nature. On the Origin of Species?by Charles Darwin – The book that revolutionized the natural sciences and every literary, philosophical and religious thinker who followed. \o Iliad The Iliad?by Homer – The?Iliad?is one of the two great epics of Homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time. Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson?– The perfect volume for readers wishing to explore the works of one of America’s first poets.?  The Art of War?by Sunzi – A book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike. The Prince?by Niccolo Machiavelli – Its essential contribution to modern political thought lies in Machiavelli’s assertion of the then revolutionary idea that theological and moral imperatives have no place in the political arena. Jane Eyre?by Charlotte Bronte – A superb evocation of a time and place;A a complex, detailed character study; a believable and compelling plot; and, more than anything else, a magnificent love story. A Tales of Two Cities?by Charles Dickens – This story of the French Revolution brings to life a time of terror and treason, and a starving people rising in frenzy and hate to overthrow a corrupt and decadent regime. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?by Mark Twain – Perhaps the best-loved nineteenth-century American novel, Mark Twaina’s tale of boyhood adventure overflows with comedy, warmth, and slapstick energy. The Count of Monte Cristo?by Alexandre Dumas – One of the greatest tales of revenge of all time. \o War and Peace War and Peace?by Leo Tolstoy – A s Napoleonas army invades, Tolstoy brilliantly follows characters from diverse backgroundsa”peasants and nobility, civilians and soldiersa”as they struggle with the problems unique to their era, their history, and their culture. Essays?by Ralp