Gossip

Mona GouldProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 21K words
Chapters: 3

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.Gossip by Mona GouldAuthor: Gould, Mona, 1908-1999,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Nov 15, 2010

Editor's review

Gossip is a work by the Canadian author Mona Gould (1908–1999), prepared by Project Gutenberg as a free electronic text and classified under American and Canadian literature. Judging from the title and the author's identity, it is a work with a popular-literature flavor, whose length and structure suit it to light reading. The value of the Project Gutenberg edition lies in letting readers access this earlier text without purchase, giving it a measure of documentary accessibility. The electronic edition lacks the binding and layout of a printed book, so the reading experience is rather plain; it works well as an entry point for exploring older North American literature. It is better suited to readers who want light subject matter and are interested in early English popular works; those seeking detailed author biography, critical commentary, or edition notes will find the information here quite limited. Read it as an English narrative carrying the flavor of its era, without expecting a classic masterpiece.

Who it's for

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General readers curious about early English literature of Canada or North America
People looking for free English reading material for light reading
Readers who enjoy popular subjects and are willing to engage with old-era texts
Learners who need public-domain English material for excerpts or language practice

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Readers expecting the depth and complex structure of a classic masterpiece
People unaccustomed to reading in English or to plain-text electronic editions

Reading tips

Read the opening paragraphs first to judge the subject matter and language difficulty, then decide whether to read it through or selectively.
Jot down unfamiliar period expressions as you read, and look them up together afterward.
Treat it as light bedtime or commute reading, taking one short section at a time.
If using it for English study, summarize each section in two or three sentences after reading.

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Who is the author Mona Gould?

The materials give only her birth and death years as 1908 to 1999 and state that she is the author of Gossip, without further biographical details. To learn about the author, consult reliable sources separately rather than speculate.

What should I keep in mind while reading?

This is an earlier English text and may contain expressions no longer common today. Keep a relaxed attitude; there is no need to read word by word—grasp the general meaning first, skip difficult sentences, and review the overall content after finishing.

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About the author

Mona Gould Author · Canadian · 1908–1999

Mona Gould (1908–1999) was a Canadian poet, journalist and broadcaster, born in 1908 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. During the 1940s she published three collections of poetry: Tasting the Earth, I Run with the Fox and Gossip! Her work, often concise and musical in language, captures everyday experience and natural imagery; among her poems, "This Was My Brother" circulated widely and brought her a broader readership. She later hosted programmes on Toronto radio for many years, continuing to speak to the public through her voice. Public information about her education and awards is limited. She died in 1999 in Collingwood, Ontario, and her poems are still regarded as a fresh and approachable page in modern Canadian poetry.