“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Published in 1813, Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, with its famous opening lines, is 200 years old.
In order to mark the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, on Feb. 21, 2013, a set of stamps featuring illustrations of Jane Austen novels goes on sale.
Austen was born in Steventon and spent her last years in Chawton. The Royal Mail also announced that letters posted in these two small towns will have a special postmark for a week, featuring the Pride and Prejudice quote “Do anything rather than marry without affection”.
Royal Mail spokesman said, “When you think of great British authors, undoubtedly Jane Austen comes to mind. Her novels have contributed immeasurably to British culture over the last two centuries.”
Pride and Prejudice
《傲慢與偏見》
in possession of 擁有
opening lines 開場(chǎng)白
feature 列舉(文中引
申為“印有”)
illustration插畫
postmark郵戳
quote名言
immeasurably不可估量
The word “bicentenary” in the title means .
A. anniversary B. birthday C. 200th anniversary
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中學(xué)生天地·高中學(xué)習(xí)版2013年5期