Kenny

Leona DalrympleProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 451K words
Chapters: 46

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.Kenny by Leona DalrympleAuthor: Dalrymple, Leona, 1884-,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jun 11, 2005

Editor's review

Kenny is an English novel by Leona Dalrymple, classified under American and Canadian literature and released as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. Dalrymple was active in the early twentieth century, and her works often focus on everyday life and human relationships. This novel continues that readable popular narrative style: moderate in length and plain in language, it suits readers new to English-language fiction or reading for leisure. Its value lies not in grand themes but in offering a low-threshold sample of English literature: readers can experience the narrative rhythm and character dialogue of early twentieth-century American fiction without the pressure of commercial reading. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to open anytime on a phone, tablet, or computer, and is suitable as extensive reading material for English learners, a popular-fiction sample in comparative literature courses, or supplementary reading for understanding popular American literature of the period. When reading, it is advisable to get a general sense of the background first, then proceed chapter by chapter.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who want to try an English-language novel at low cost
English learners, especially at intermediate level, who need extensive reading material
Readers interested in early twentieth-century American popular fiction
People accustomed to fragmented reading of public-domain books on electronic devices

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting profound themes or classic literary research value
People who need a Chinese translation or bilingual reading
Readers who prefer contemporary subjects and fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide between intensive and extensive reading
Keep a notebook for new words and character relationships to follow the plot
Read for a fixed twenty to thirty minutes each day to stay consistent
After finishing, look up the author and historical background for fuller understanding

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

The language is plain and the length moderate, but it is still an early twentieth-century English novel, with sentence patterns and vocabulary at some distance from modern English. Intermediate learners will find it easier to start; beginners are advised to use a dictionary or transition through graded readers, and it is not recommended as their first English original.

Is this eBook a complete version?

This book comes from Project Gutenberg, a platform dedicated to providing full-text public-domain eBooks, and usually contains complete texts. Readers can check the file formats and version notes on the corresponding entry page, and confirm the version they use is complete before starting to read.

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

Not strictly, but knowing Leona Dalrymple's era and popular-fiction style helps in understanding the characters' words and actions and the narrative rhythm. It is advisable to read the main text first and look up the author and period information when puzzled, so that background information does not interfere with the pleasure of reading.

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About the author

Leona Dalrymple Author · American · 1884–1968

Leona Dalrymple (1884–1968) was an American writer active in the early twentieth century. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, she wrote novels, short stories, and one-act plays. In 1913 her novel Diane of the Green Van won a ten-thousand-dollar literary prize awarded by the publishers Reilly & Britton, and the book was adapted into a film in 1919. Six of her works are held in this collection. Besides Diane of the Green Van, they include Kenny, Uncle Noah's Christmas Inspiration, When the Yule Log Burns: A Christmas Story, Jimsy: The Christmas Kid, and In the Heart of the Christmas Pines. These titles suggest that her writing often drew on Christmas and holiday settings, with a warm tone and a focus on family and sentiment. Public information about her life and complete body of work is limited.