As We Go

Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 166K words
Chapters: 17

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.As We Go by Charles Dudley WarnerAuthor: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 5, 2004

Editor's review

As We Go is a collection of essays by Charles Dudley Warner, belonging to the lighter strain of American prose. A former newspaper editor, Warner writes with a columnist's ease and eye for observation; the pieces start from everyday travel, social observations, and details of life, in a gentle, mildly ironic tone. They do not aim at grand narrative but present facets of nineteenth-century American society at an essayistic pace. For readers who want to know the American essay tradition without starting from heavy classics, this slim, plainly written collection is a good entry point. It suits bedside or commute reading, to dip into rather than read straight through; its mild commentary on human nature and manners can still raise a knowing smile today. Note that this is a public-domain English e-book with no Chinese translation; some English reading ability is needed.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy English and American essays and prefer light short pieces
Literature lovers curious about everyday aspects of nineteenth-century American society
Readers with English reading ability looking for public-domain e-books
People who want short reading sessions on commutes or before bed

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking tightly plotted novels
Readers not yet proficient in English who need a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer systematic scholarship or deep social analysis

Reading tips

Read pieces independently, not necessarily in order; good for odd moments.
Keep a pen or annotation tool to mark passages of irony and observation.
Start with shorter, clearly themed pieces to build a feel for the language before longer ones.
If English is hard, read slowly paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary, focusing on tone rather than word-for-word translation.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this a novel or essays?

The cataloguing places it in American literature (Class PS); it is a collection of Warner's essays, not a continuous novel. Read it expecting short essays rather than a main storyline.

Can I read it without a Chinese translation?

The book is a public-domain English e-book released by Project Gutenberg; no Chinese translation is mentioned. Readers need some English reading ability; those with limited English can use a dictionary or parallel reading tools.

What is the e-book reading experience like?

As a public-domain e-book, it is mainly plain text, suitable for phones, tablets, or e-readers. Adjust font size and line spacing, and use bookmarks to mark favorite pieces for easy return.

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About the author

Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 Author

Charles Dudley Warner (1829–1900) was an American writer and editor, with fifty-seven of his works held in this catalog. His subjects are notably wide-ranging: there are familiar essays on gardening and everyday leisure such as My Summer in a Garden, a study of a fellow writer in Washington Irving, and travel accounts of foreign places, including In the Levant, My Winter on the Nile and Our Italy, the last concerning Italy. The chapters associated with The Gilded Age indicate that he also took part in writing on social themes. The catalog classifies him under inspirational growth, suggesting that some of his works carry a tone of counsel and self-reflection. Public information is limited, so rather than dwelling on biographical detail, readers may begin with his essays and travel writings and appreciate their easy, unhurried style and close observation.