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A good fit for
- General readers interested in English fiction from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century
- E-book readers who want free access to public-domain English originals
- English literature students using it as supplementary period reading
- Readers accustomed to fragmented reading of English novels on electronic devices
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plots and fast-paced modern fiction
- Beginners with weak English who need Chinese annotations
- Researchers seeking detailed introductions and scholarly annotations
Reading tips
- Read the first chapter first to get a feel for the language style and historical background, then decide whether to read the whole book.
- Prepare an electronic dictionary; look up and note unfamiliar archaic expressions as you go.
- Read it alongside other English novels of the same period, noting differences in the depiction of family and women.
- Read one chapter a day to avoid giving up because of the old-fashioned narrative pace.
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About the author
Kathlyn Rhodes was a British novelist. Public information about her life, including her dates of birth and death and her education, is limited; what can be confirmed comes mainly from the two works of hers that remain from the early twentieth century. She is known for love and family themes, and her works often center on emotional relationships and the conflicts and choices of family life, with delicate writing and close attention to her characters' inner feelings, bearing the clear marks of the popular fiction of her time. Two of her works are held in the collection, The Making of a Soul and Afterwards; judging from their titles and themes, both continue her interest in spiritual growth and what follows in life. Because relevant materials are scarce, the full picture of her writing has yet to be explored, and the present introduction can only sketch its general outline.
