Imprudence

Florence Ethel Mills YoungProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 416K words
Chapters: 42

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.Imprudence by F. E. Mills YoungAuthor: Young, F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills), 1875-,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Nov 29, 2011

Editor's review

Imprudence is an English novel by F. E. Mills Young (1875–), reissued as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. A work of early twentieth-century English literature, it is classified under PR (Language and Literatures: English literature), a classification that itself signals its place in the English literary tradition as a work worth preserving and reading. Project Gutenberg, the first provider of free eBooks, matters not only for its technical pioneering—Michael Hart launched the eBook enterprise in 1971—but also for making older works whose copyright has entered the public domain accessible again. For today's readers, the book's significance lies mainly in three things: first, it is a sample for observing the subjects and narrative tastes of early twentieth-century English fiction; second, it suits as practice material for reading English in the original, its length and register both being manageable; third, it embodies the digital public library's function of preserving cultural heritage. It should be read in the context of "public-domain literature," not judged by the standards of contemporary bestsellers for pace and suspense, but appreciated rather for its characters' moral situations and the tone of its era.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students of English literature who need samples of early twentieth-century English fiction
Advanced learners who wish to practice English by reading in the original
Readers interested in public-domain eBooks and Project Gutenberg
Enthusiasts studying the history of the English novel who need works by minor authors

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer fast-paced contemporary fiction and lack patience for older narrative styles
Beginners who need a Chinese translation or bilingual edition
Readers seeking specific historical sources or social data from the book

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to get a feel for the register and pace, then decide whether to read closely or skim.
Keep a notebook for unfamiliar words and period usage, and work through chapter by chapter with a dictionary.
Read it alongside other early twentieth-century English novels to observe shared subjects.
If you only want the plot, read the opening and closing chapters first, then fill in the middle.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to the given information, the book is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, with no other language versions mentioned. For Chinese reading, you would need to find a translation yourself or use translation tools, but the quality and availability of such translations cannot be confirmed from the information provided.

What English level is needed to read this book?

As an early twentieth-century English novel, its sentence structures and vocabulary are somewhat older than modern English. A reading ability of CET-4 or above is recommended, along with a habit of consulting a dictionary. Beginners can start with shorter chapters and gradually adjust to the style.

Why is this book available for free?

It is released by Project Gutenberg, which specializes in providing eBooks whose copyright has entered the public domain. The author, F. E. Mills Young, was born in 1875, and the work is no longer under copyright, so it can be read legally and free of charge.

Is this book suitable for studying the history of English literature?

It can serve as supplementary material. Classified under PR English literature, it reflects the common subjects and techniques of early twentieth-century fiction. It is not a classic masterpiece, however, and is better used as a marginal sample alongside works by mainstream authors.

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About the author

Florence Ethel Mills Young Author · British · 1875–1945

Florence Ethel Mills Young (1875–1945) was a British writer of popular fiction, born in Twickenham in 1875 and died in Cape Town in 1945. Public information about her is limited, and many details of her life remain unknown. Between 1910 and 1941 she produced about fifty novels, a considerable output. Her early works are mostly set among British settlers in South Africa, portraying everyday life and fortunes in the colony. Seven of her works are held here, including Grit Lawless, The Shadow of the Past, The Bigamist, The Triumph of Jill, Coelebs: The Love Story of a Bachelor, Imprudence and The Stronger Influence, with The Shadow of the Past often regarded as her representative work. Her novels stay close to ordinary life, with brisk plots and clear emotional threads, offering the readability and narrative pace common to popular fiction and suiting the tastes of general readers of her time; they also provide a sample for observing early twentieth-century British popular literature.