A Reaping

Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 394K words
Chapters: 40

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 Reaping by E. F. BensonAuthor: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Oct 30, 2018

Editor's review

A Reaping is a novel by the British writer E. F. Benson, a public-domain work in the Project Gutenberg free ebook collection. Benson is known for delicate psychological portraiture and a mildly satirical narrative manner, and this book continues his observation of inner life and social settings; it serves as a supplementary read for understanding the character of British fiction from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. As a public-domain ebook it is extremely easy to obtain and convenient to read on various devices at any time. Note that the book is in the original English and requires some English reading ability; public-domain ebooks usually come without a modern introduction or notes, so background information must be researched independently. Overall it suits readers interested in British literary history who are willing to experience the narrative rhythm in the original text, rather than those seeking strong plot or popular entertainment. It is best treated as part of a short-reading plan rather than read straight through in one sitting.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in British literary history who want to broaden their reading
Learners with intermediate or higher English reading ability
Readers who enjoy novels of psychological portraiture and social satire
Readers accustomed to public-domain ebooks and limited budgets

Not a good fit for

Readers with limited English reading ability who need a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer strong plot and fast-paced narrative
Beginners who need a modern introduction and detailed notes

Reading tips

Read one or two chapters first to confirm whether the narrative rhythm and English difficulty match expectations
Read alongside materials on the author's life and the period background to help understand the social settings
Read in segments, one or two chapters at a time, to avoid fatigue over long sessions
Mark unfamiliar expressions first and look them up together after finishing the chapter

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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The book is in the original English, from the Project Gutenberg public-domain ebook collection. The main text is in English, with no Chinese translation included.

Will it be difficult without notes and an introduction?

Public-domain ebooks usually come without a modern introduction or notes. Readers are advised to look up background on the author and the period themselves, and to mark cultural allusions first and verify them later, which makes for a smoother reading experience.

Is it suitable as English learning material?

It can serve as extensive reading material, but the book was written long ago, its language style is distant from modern English, and it has no vocabulary notes. It is better used once you have some foundation, together with dictionary tools.

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Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 Author

E. F. Benson (full name Edward Frederic Benson, 1867–1940) was a British writer, though public information about his life and nationality available in our records is limited. The collection holds 42 of his works, spanning a wide range of subjects: social comedies such as Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp, satirical sketches such as The Freaks of Mayfair, and novels including Scarlet and Hyssop, The Relentless City, The Angel of Pain and An Autumn Sowing. His writing is marked by witty dialogue and gentle satire, and he excelled at portraying comic figures in provincial towns and upper-class social circles. Light in tone and neatly constructed, his work has a distinctive place in early twentieth-century British popular fiction and is still enjoyed by readers today.