Dorothy

Raymond, Evelyn, 1843-1910Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 302K words
Chapters: 31

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.Dorothy by Evelyn RaymondAuthor: Raymond, Evelyn, 1843-1910,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jul 22, 2012

Editor's review

Dorothy is an English-language work of juvenile literature by Evelyn Raymond, classified under juvenile belles lettres. Raymond lived from 1843 to 1910, writing at a time when Anglo-American children's literature was taking shape around moral instruction and coming-of-age narratives. Centered on the character Dorothy, the book lets readers see how early juvenile fiction shaped a protagonist's character and choices through everyday episodes. The Project Gutenberg edition is a free public-domain e-book in English; its length and difficulty generally suit readers with basic English. It makes no claim to complex technique—its value lies in the narrative tastes and values of its era. For students of children's literature history, English extensive reading, or late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century juvenile fiction, it is a light but instructive sample; general readers may also use it as an entry point to reading in English.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with basic English who want to try a juvenile novel in the original
Teachers and students of early Anglo-American children's literature and coming-of-age narratives
Language learners seeking public-domain English extensive reading material
Readers interested in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century juvenile fiction

Not a good fit for

Readers with weak English who need Chinese support to finish a book
Adult fiction readers who prefer modern pacing and strong conflict
Beginning researchers expecting detailed notes and a scholarly introduction
Readers sensitive to didacticism or the values of the period

Reading tips

Read the first and last chapters to grasp the characters and narrative tone, then fill in the middle.
Don't look up every unfamiliar word; read whole paragraphs first and keep the overall feel.
Note Dorothy's key choices and watch how the author develops the coming-of-age thread.
For language study, retell each chapter in two or three sentences after reading.

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FAQ

What English level is this book suitable for?

The material gives no difficulty level, but as early juvenile literature its language is usually fairly plain. It suits readers with basic English who can work through short chapters with a dictionary; complete beginners may need support.

What else did Evelyn Raymond write?

The material gives only the author's dates (1843–1910) and this book; no other works are listed. For a full view of her output, consult a reliable author bibliography rather than inferring from this book alone.

Does this edition have illustrations or notes?

The material shows this is a public-domain e-book released by Project Gutenberg in 2012 and does not say whether it includes illustrations or notes. Such editions usually contain the text only, so readers should not expect scholarly annotations.

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Raymond, Evelyn, 1843-1910 Author

Evelyn Raymond (1843–1910) was an English-language children's author active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Public information about her life is limited, and her nationality and educational background are not reliably documented. The collection here holds 17 of her works, mainly coming-of-age and family stories set in contexts such as mill work, forest settlement and Western ranches. Representative titles include Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life, A Daughter of the Forest, Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch and The Sun Maid: A Story of Fort Dearborn. Her narratives typically follow young protagonists who achieve self-reliance and moral growth amid hardship, in a bright tone grounded in everyday labor and rural settings, and are suited to young readers.