《哥尔斯密的朋友再度出洋》是美国现实主义作家马克·吐温笔下的一篇佳作。说它是佳作,首先因为它真实地反映了历史,道出了资本主义社会的本质。这篇小说讲述的是名叫艾送喜的中国人及其同胞们到美国寻求自由幸福的故事。故事的结局并不美妙,艾送喜不但没有实现自己的愿望,而且在饱受美国人的歧视、盘剥和打骂之后,被警察投入了监狱。 “Gospel’s Friends Going Abroad Again” is a masterpiece written by the American realistic writer Mark Twain. It is a masterpiece, first of all because it truly reflects history and reveals the essence of capitalist society. This novel tells the story of a Chinese named Ai and his fellow citizens who seek freedom and happiness in the United States. The outcome of the story is not fantastic. Ai sent a hi-hat not only failed to fulfill his wishes, but also was put into jail by the police after being subjected to discrimination, exploitation and abuse by the Americans.