A Journalist's Note-Book

Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 415K words
Chapters: 42

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.A Journalist's Note-Book by Frank Frankfort MooreAuthor: Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: May 2, 2016

Editor's review

This book is a collection of essays written in the form of a journalist's notebook by the Irish-born British author Frank Frankfort Moore, preserving the immediacy of a late nineteenth-century newspaperman's observations of society and records of what he saw and heard. Its value lies not in systematic journalistic theory but in its light tone, which presents amusing anecdotes behind interviews, character sketches, and the spirit of the age; readers can sense the feel and humor of early mass newspapers. Written in English and mostly consisting of short chapters, it is suitable as extensive reading material for English essays and for readers interested in late Victorian social culture and press history. Read it as a side window, attending to the narrator's angle of observation and choice of words rather than seeking complete historical sources.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English learners who enjoy English essays and want to build language sense through short chapters
Readers of literature and history interested in late nineteenth-century journalism and social life
People who need light nonfiction for bedtime or commute reading
Readers studying early newspaper style who want to observe a reporter's perspective

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a systematic journalism textbook or interview-methods guide
People who only want a Chinese translation and do not want to face the English original
Researchers who need complete historical data and strict source criticism

Reading tips

Read it in short installments, one or two pieces at a time, and afterward retell the main observations in your own words.
Mark unfamiliar period terms first, and look them up together after finishing the whole piece.
Compare it with English newspaper essays from the same period to feel the stylistic difference between a journalist's notebook and formal reporting.
Keep a notebook of excerpts, recording observation angles and humorous expressions you find interesting.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a journalism textbook?

No. It is closer to essays of observations written by a journalist in notebook form, focusing on people, scenes, and everyday observations rather than systematically teaching interview techniques or journalistic theory. Readers who want to learn practical journalism should look for a textbook and treat this as supplementary reading for understanding early newspapermen's writing style.

How difficult is the English, and what level is it suitable for?

The original consists of English essays from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Sentences tend to be long and period expressions appear occasionally, but the chapters are short and the contexts concrete, so overall it is not very difficult. Readers with a college-level English reading foundation who are willing to look up words can try it; beginners should choose annotated or translated editions, or start with short pieces.

Do I need to read it in order from beginning to end?

No. The pieces are relatively independent, so you can skip around according to interest or group them by theme. If you want to feel the narrative rhythm, it is advisable to read several pieces in succession first and then decide which ones to read closely; there is no need to finish the whole book.

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About the author

Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 Author

Frank Frankfort Moore (1855–1931) was a British writer active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Twenty-two of his works are held in this collection, though public information about him is limited. Judging from representative titles such as The Jessamy Bride and A Georgian Pageant, he often set his fiction against English history and upper-class society, weaving real figures into invented plots with a light, dramatic touch. Books like Daireen and Priscilla and Charybdis show his interest in love, marriage, and difficult choices. His range also extends to social manners and philosophical fantasy, as seen in the speculative tone of According to Plato and The Other World. Stylistically, Moore emphasized narrative appeal and dialogue, suiting the serial and popular reading of his day and offering a useful glimpse of late Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction.