Greyfriars Bobby

Atkinson, Eleanor, 1863-1942Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.9

Word count: 349K words
Chapters: 35

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.Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor AtkinsonAuthor: Atkinson, Eleanor, 1863-1942,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jul 1, 2001

Editor's review

Greyfriars Bobby was written by Eleanor Atkinson and made freely available through Project Gutenberg. This English-language work falls under the category of American and Canadian literature and tells the story of a dog named Bobby, a subject with unique emotional appeal in public-domain literature. Atkinson's narrative style is gentle and delicate, suited to readers who enjoy animal stories and classic English-language reading. As a public-domain ebook, it is easily accessible and suitable as an introductory or leisure choice for English reading. While reading, readers may note how the themes of emotion and loyalty are presented in the story and experience how early twentieth-century literature handled animal narratives. As more detailed plot and reviews are not available, readers are advised to approach the original text with an open mind and understand the work's value and limitations in light of its historical context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who enjoy animal-themed stories
Readers looking for classic English-language public-domain works
Learners who want to practice English reading through heartwarming stories
Readers interested in early twentieth-century American literature

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping to read a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer complex plots and strong-conflict narratives
Researchers requiring scholarly annotations and in-depth introductions

Reading tips

Read in chapter order, noting the progression of emotional threads in the story
Read the introduction first to understand the background before entering the original text, lowering the barrier to comprehension
Suitable for parent-child reading of English passages aloud, discussing the loyalty and emotion in the story
After finishing, try retelling the story outline in English to consolidate what you have gained from reading

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

This book is a public-domain English literary work written in the narrative style of the early twentieth century; beginners may need to read with a dictionary. With some English foundation, it can serve as progressive reading material to gradually adapt to the expressions of classic texts.

What kind of story does Greyfriars Bobby tell?

According to the available information, this book revolves around a dog named Bobby and is an animal-themed narrative work with warmth and emotional color. The specific plot requires reading the original; readers may regard it as a classic animal story.

Is there a Chinese version of this book?

The information shows that this book was released in English by Project Gutenberg, with no Chinese translation information provided. Readers can read the original English directly or use translation tools for assistance; there is currently no official Chinese version available.

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About the author

Atkinson, Eleanor, 1863-1942 Author · American · 1863–1942

Eleanor Atkinson (1863–1942) was an American writer best known for Greyfriars Bobby, and she also wrote several novels and biographies. Her works often draw on true stories of people and animals, written in a plain yet moving style that conveys warmth and moral feeling. Greyfriars Bobby tells the widely circulated tale of a loyal dog keeping watch by its master's grave, bringing her readers' attention, while Lincoln's Love Story turns to historical figures and shows her interest in biography. Public information about her life is limited, and her education, career, and full body of work remain to be further verified. The two works recorded here show that she wrote both animal narratives and historical biography, leaving a modest mark on popular literature and biography.