James Fenimore Cooper was a popular and prolific American writer. He is best known for his historical novel The Last of the Mohicans, one of the Leatherstocking Tales stories, and he also wrote political fiction, maritime fiction, travelogues, and essays on the American politics of the time. His daughter Susan Fenimore Cooper was also a writer.
Book Description
The wild rush of action in this classic frontier adventure story has made "The Last of the Mohicans "the most popular of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. Deep in the forests of upper New York State, the brave woodsman Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo) and his loyal Mohican fiends Cingachgook and Uncas become embroiled in the bloody battles of the French and Indian War. The abduction of the beautiful Munro sisters by hostile savages, the treachery of the renegade brave Magua, the ambush of innocent settlers, and the thrilling events that lead to the final tragic confrontation between rival war parties create an unforgettable, spine-tingling picture of life on the frontier. And as the idyllic wilderness gives way to the forces of civilization, the novel presents a moving portrayal of a vanishing race and the end of its way of life in the great American forests.
From AudioFile
Few are not familiar with The Last of the Mohicans. War, "Indians," fight scenes, courage, love and death are all incorporated into this abridgment. While the abridgment is obvious, none of Cooper's rich language is lost. Theodore Bikel is a very suitable narrator for this dramatic work. His deep, clear voice leads the listener along the shadowy forest trails and through the tribulations of the Indians, their allies and captives. Bikel modulates his voice to suit the characters while maintaining the quality and richness of the story. This is a good addition to a collection of classic literature. M.B.K.
Synopsis:
Illus. in black-and-white. This action-packed edition of James Fenimore Cooper's famous adventure brings the wilds of the American frontier and the drama of the French and Indian War to vivid life.
About Author
Leslie Fiedler is Samuel Clemens Professor and SUNY Distinguished Professor at SUNY Buffalo. One of the greatest living literary critics, his works include LOVE AND DEATH IN THE AMERICAN NOVEL (1960), AN END TO INNOCENCE (1955); NUDE CROQUET (1969), and FREAKS (1978).
Book Dimension:
length: (cm)17.4 width:(cm)10.5
發表於2024-09-12
The Last of the Mohicans 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載
首先申明的是,我看的不是這個版本,由於豆瓣網上沒有宋兆霖先生翻譯的版本,我也隻好拿本書來湊數。 庫柏被認為是美國的文學之父,《最後一個莫希乾人》是其代錶作。今天花瞭一天時間把書讀完,還真的被吸引住瞭。以前的批評者都從小說的人物形象上分析,認為刻畫瞭邦波...
評分作品不僅是庫柏的最著名作品,就是在同類題材中,也是數一數二的佳作。 故事的背景還是發生在英法剛開始殖民美洲大陸時期,雙方在進行著戰爭,而雙方都有著印第安部隊盟友。而作者做為英國後裔,顯然立場明確,所以在故事中不僅正麵描寫英國人和英軍,還刻意寫齣的法國人的背信...
評分 評分歐美的財富積纍很大程度上是掠奪,無論是北美還是南美,由於白人的入侵使得當地的原住民銷聲匿跡。光看小說的名字就知道是個驚心動魄的悲劇故事。那些為被開墾的土地上的人用生命保衛傢園,結局卻都一樣,不甚唏噓。
評分首先申明的是,我看的不是這個版本,由於豆瓣網上沒有宋兆霖先生翻譯的版本,我也隻好拿本書來湊數。 庫柏被認為是美國的文學之父,《最後一個莫希乾人》是其代錶作。今天花瞭一天時間把書讀完,還真的被吸引住瞭。以前的批評者都從小說的人物形象上分析,認為刻畫瞭邦波...
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終於 讀 完 瞭
評分大概再也不會看瞭......
評分終於讀完瞭!老師布置的作業纍死人瞭!
評分很有趣的故事,但是細節描寫過於瑣屑。比較不喜歡的一點就是Hawk-eye動輒就說什麼“盡管我是白人但是我會怎樣怎樣”之類的話,似乎生怕讀者會忘瞭他是白人這個事實。殖民主義的思想還是比較明顯的。
評分大概再也不會看瞭......
The Last of the Mohicans 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載