本文是加拿大著名作家玛格丽特·阿特伍德(Margare Atwood)给美国的一封公开信。作者玛格丽特·阿特伍德是20世纪加拿大文坛上为数不多的享有国际盛名的诗人,小说家中的佼佼者,被誉为“加拿大文学皇后”,在欧美的影响极大。在这封充满嘲谑基调的信中,她以独特而深刻的洞察力,剖析和批评了美国的现状及所作所为,尢其反对发动伊拉克战争。她时而似一位多年老友,循循劝诫,晓之以理,动之以情;时而似一位若口婆心的良师,谆谆教诲,诲这不倦。她的信,文笔优美细腻,意境开阔而睿智,旁征博引,涉及了美国的文化、生活、宗教等方方面面,另一方面,文章体现出作者独树一帜的艺术感染力,语言生动诙谐,语感犀利,是一篇难得的美文佳作。 This article is an open letter from the famous Canadian writer Margare Atwood to the United States. Author Margaret Atwood is one of the few poets who enjoy international fame in the 20th century Canadian literary world. The best known novelist is known as “Queen of Canadian Literature” and has a great influence in Europe and the United States. In this letter full of ridicule, she has analyzed and criticized the status quo in the United States and her actions with her unique and profound insights. In particular, she opposes the war in Iraq. She was like an old friend for many years, and she followed her advice, knowing her reason, moving with emotions; sometimes she seemed to be a good teacher, and she taught her how to do this. Her letter is beautifully detailed, artistic and open-minded, wise, and quoting. It involves American culture, life, religion and other aspects. On the other hand, the article reflects the unique artistic appeal of the author. His language is vivid and humorous, and his sense of language is sharp. A rare piece of beautiful English writing.