Unit 8. Literature and Art.
Unit 8. Part 1. Talking about literature.
Dialogue 1.
W: Who is your favorite poet?
M: Tagore is my favorite.W: What do you think about his poetry?M: His poetry is refreshing and philosophical and he won the Nobel prize for literature in 1913.Dialogue 2.W: Have you read any good books lately?M: I have been reading Harry Potter books.W: Really? They have become one of the most in demand book series among young readers.M: Yeah, and I can’t wait to finish reading it.Dialogue 3.W: I am reading Thomas Hardy now. This term we are studying Tess of the D’urbervilles.M: Are you enjoying the book?W: I am enjoying it, but I found Thomas Hardy to be very depressing.M: I agree. It seems that the people are in situations beyond their control.W: It seems that fate rules their lives.M: I am going to read a recreational book. I don’t want to end up feeling depressed.