Foe-Farrell

Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.0

Word count: 566K words
Chapters: 57

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.Foe-Farrell by Arthur Quiller-CouchAuthor: Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Aug 25, 2006

Editor's review

This novel comes from the hand of the British writer and scholar Arthur Quiller-Couch and is one of his longer narrative works; the original English edition is freely distributed by Project Gutenberg, and the main barrier to reading is the language rather than the edition. The work continues the author's characteristic blending of adventure and interpersonal relationships, with the plot driven by dialogue and scene changes, bearing the distinct flavor of early twentieth-century British popular fiction. For Chinese readers, its value lies more in its dual use for literary history and language learning: it allows observation of how Edwardian fiction organizes suspense and character conflict, and it can also serve as transitional material for reading in the original English. The electronic edition is easy to search and excerpt, suitable for reading in segments during commutes or before bed. It should be noted that this is not the author's best-known representative work, and resources are limited; readers should not approach it with the expectation of a "classic masterpiece" but rather treat it as a relaxed exercise in English narrative.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate to advanced English learners who want to practice reading original English texts
Literary readers interested in early twentieth-century British popular fiction
English reading teachers who need short chapter materials
Casual readers who enjoy adventure and interpersonal relationship themes

Not a good fit for

Beginners with weak English foundations who need Chinese annotations
Readers expecting in-depth literary analysis or academic research
Readers who prefer contemporary fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Read the first two chapters to get a clear picture of the character relationships, then proceed chapter by chapter; there is no need to look up every word.
Prepare a brief character relationship chart and note things as you read to reduce confusion caused by long English sentences.
Read one or two chapters a day, and after finishing, retell the plot in three English sentences to combine comprehension and output.
Mark unfamiliar words first and look them up together after finishing the whole chapter, so as not to interrupt the narrative rhythm.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not very suitable. This is the original English edition, and the sentence structures and vocabulary have early twentieth-century characteristics, so beginners may easily struggle with long sentences and old-fashioned expressions. It is recommended to try it after reaching an intermediate or higher English reading level, or first read an adapted version to become familiar with the story framework.

What is the difference between the Gutenberg edition and ordinary publications?

The Gutenberg edition is a free electronic text that mainly provides the content of the work itself and usually lacks the introductions, annotations, and layout design of modern publishers. Its advantages are easy access and full-text search, making it suitable for independent reading and excerpting, but it lacks materials to assist understanding.

Do I need to know the author's background to read this book?

Systematic study is not necessary, but knowing that the author was a British writer and scholar active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century helps in understanding the novel's language style and narrative habits. Browsing a short author biography before reading is enough; there is no need to delve into academic materials.

Can it be used to prepare for English exams?

It can be used as extensive reading material to help accumulate vocabulary and adapt to long sentences, but it is not an exam textbook, and its subject matter and question types differ from exam reading. It is recommended to place it in an extensive reading position and pair it with targeted practice rather than treating it as the main exam preparation material.

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About the author

Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 Author

Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863–1944) was an English writer with a substantial body of work, of which 41 titles are held in this collection. His writing covers a wide range: essays on the craft of reading and writing such as On the Art of Reading and On the Art of Writing, and narrative works set against the sea, winter, and the fireside, including The Roll-Call of the Reef, I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales, Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales, and The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales. He also retold fairy tales from the Old French in The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French, and wrote From a Cornish Window, a book that reflects his attention to the Cornish landscape and local life. Public information is limited and biographical details are hard to verify, but the surviving works show a graceful, unhurried prose that combines the reflective habits of an essayist with a storyteller's pleasure in narrative, leaving its mark on English prose and short fiction.