Dross

Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 382K words
Chapters: 39

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.Dross by Henry Seton MerrimanAuthor: Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jan 1, 2007

Editor's review

Dross is a novel by the British writer Henry Seton Merriman, a public-domain work of English literature published by Project Gutenberg. Merriman was known for adventure and society novels, whose plots often involve turns of fate and moral tests for characters in foreign settings. As a free electronic text, the book suits readers who want to encounter late-nineteenth-century English popular fiction as it was, and to observe the narrative pace, characterization, and language of the period. Since the available information provides no content summary, readers should not come to it with firm plot expectations; it is better treated as a sample for extensive reading in the English literary original. While reading, attend to dialogue and scene description and savor the narrative pleasures of late-Victorian fiction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literature lovers who enjoy late-nineteenth-century English novels
Advanced learners who wish to read English originals extensively to build language sense
Literature students studying the narrative style of popular fiction

Not a good fit for

Beginners who need a Chinese translation or detailed introduction
Readers who prefer fast-paced contemporary suspense or romance

Reading tips

Read the first few chapters to become familiar with the author's rhythm and the way characters are introduced, then decide your reading pace.
Keep a simple character list and update it as you read to help track relationships in a multi-stranded narrative.
Mark unfamiliar cultural background or historical allusions and look them up after finishing rather than pausing on every page.

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Is there a Chinese translation of Dross?

The information does not mention a Chinese translation. The book is an English public-domain e-book published by Project Gutenberg, and readers can access the English original directly. Those who need a Chinese version must look for other publication information themselves.

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not very. The work dates from the late nineteenth century, and its sentence patterns and vocabulary bear the marks of the period; the information also provides no annotations or glossary. Beginners will find it burdensome, and it is better attempted after gaining some foundation in reading originals.

Why is there no story summary in the information?

The available information includes only the author, language, literary classification, and release date, with no content summary. The plot therefore cannot be accurately summarized; readers should rely on the original text and avoid forming mistaken expectations from guesswork.

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About the author

Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903 Author

Henry Seton Merriman (1862–1903) was a British novelist of the late nineteenth century. His real name was Hugh Stowell Scott, and he wrote under the pen name "Merriman." Public information about him is limited, and many details of his life remain uncertain. Sixteen of his works are held in this collection, including From One Generation to Another, The Slave of the Lamp, Roden's Corner, The Isle of Unrest, The Vultures, The Last Hope, Barlasch of the Guard, and Dross. These novels often draw on continental European political intrigue, diplomacy, and adventure, with tightly constructed plots in which characters are caught between moral and fatal tensions, giving the books a fin-de-siècle melancholy. Merriman was popular with readers in his lifetime, and his narrative skill and evocation of exotic settings exerted some influence on later popular historical adventure fiction.