Border and Bastille

George Alfred LawrenceProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 391K 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. Border and Bastille by George A. Lawrence. Author: Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred), 1827-1876. Language: English. Class: E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865). Release Date: Nov 3, 2006

Editor's review

Border and Bastille is an English-language work by George A. Lawrence set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and belongs to the historical texts in Project Gutenberg's free eBook collection. Its value lies not in offering a systematic general history of the Civil War, but in its literary rendering of the human situations and the atmosphere of the era under the themes of borders and prisons; it is suitable as supplementary reading for understanding nineteenth-century English narrative style and Civil War writing. Because the book comes from a public-domain eBook project, readers can obtain the original text at no cost, making it convenient for close reading, excerpting, and comparative reading. When reading, it is advisable first to grasp the work's historical background and then to pay attention to narrative perspective and language style, avoiding treating literary narrative as equivalent to historical verification. It is better suited to readers with a foundation in English reading who are interested in Civil War history or English literature, as extended reading rather than an introductory textbook.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a foundation in English reading who want to expand their reading of American Civil War literature
Those interested in nineteenth-century English narrative style and the craft of historical fiction
Students who need free public-domain English texts for excerpting or as classroom supplementary material
Literature enthusiasts who enjoy narratives on themes such as borders and imprisonment

Not a good fit for

Readers who want a systematic study of American Civil War history and need rigorous organization of historical sources
Beginners whose English reading is not yet proficient and who need a Chinese translation for support
Casual readers expecting a modern-paced, plot-driven novel

Reading tips

First consult a basic timeline of the American Civil War before entering the text to reduce background obstacles.
After each chapter, summarize the characters' situations and conflicts in two or three sentences for easier review.
Mark unfamiliar place names and historical terms first, then look them up together after finishing.
Read it alongside other Civil War literary works on the same subject to appreciate different narrative perspectives.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the information, the book is in English and is a public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg. It is suitable for readers with some English reading ability to read the original text directly, rather than a Chinese translation.

Do I need to understand the American Civil War before reading this book?

It is advisable first to grasp the basic timeline and main sides of the American Civil War, as this makes it easier to understand the era's background and the characters' situations in the work. If you know nothing about the relevant history, place names and historical terms may interrupt the reading rhythm.

Is it suitable as a textbook on Civil War history?

Not very suitable. The information classifies it under Civil War-period history, but the book presents its themes through literary narrative and is not a systematic work of historiography. A more reliable use is as extended reading, used alongside formal history books or course materials.

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About the author

George Alfred Lawrence Author · British · 1827–1876

George Alfred Lawrence (1827–1876) was a British novelist and barrister. Born in Sussex, he was educated at Rugby School and Balliol College, Oxford, and was called to the bar in 1852 before turning to literature. In 1857 he anonymously published Guy Livingstone or, ‘Thorough’, which achieved success and helped establish the “muscular” strain in British fiction, with its frank and often satirical portrayal of assertive, martial masculinity and aristocratic social life. His other works include Sword and Gown: A Novel, Barren Honour: A Novel and Border and Bastille. Four of his works are held in the collection. Public information on his life and writing is limited, yet these works mark a distinctive place for him in mid-Victorian popular fiction. He died in Edinburgh in 1876.