Lady Luck

Wiley, Hugh, 1884-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 241K words
Chapters: 25

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.Lady Luck by Hugh WileyAuthor: Wiley, Hugh, 1884-,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2008

Editor's review

Lady Luck is a work of American literature by Hugh Wiley, made available as a free public-domain ebook by Project Gutenberg. It falls under American and Canadian literature, was written in the first half of the twentieth century, and carries the pace and appeal of popular storytelling of that era. Such works are valuable as a window onto the social manners and popular reading tastes of their time: the plot moves briskly, the relationships between characters are clear, and it suits short, continuous reading sessions on a commute or before bed. As a public-domain book it costs nothing to obtain, so readers can try it without risk and set it aside without regret if it does not suit them. One caveat: early English works differ from the present in usage and social attitudes, so read them in historical context rather than judging them by today's standards. For readers looking to broaden their reading of popular English-language fiction, or curious about twentieth-century American popular novels, this is a light sample.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who want a low-cost introduction to twentieth-century American popular fiction
Casual readers who enjoy fast-paced, plot-driven stories
Learners who need short public-domain English texts for extensive reading practice

Not a good fit for

Serious readers seeking deep literary experimentation and complex narrative structures
Readers looking for detailed author biographies and scholarly background material
Readers sensitive to the era's attitudes in early works

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter, one or two at a time, to keep the plot连贯.
Mark unfamiliar early slang or expressions and review them after finishing the chapter.
After reading, briefly note the characters and main turning points to help trace the narrative thread of popular fiction.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not really for absolute beginners. It is an early twentieth-century English work with period sentence patterns and vocabulary, better suited to intermediate learners with some vocabulary who can read extensively.

Is the story a complete novel or a collection of short pieces?

Sources describe it as a literary work classified under American and Canadian literature. For the exact length and structure, check the table of contents of the ebook; browsing it beforehand can help you plan your reading pace.

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About the author

Wiley, Hugh, 1884- Author · American · 1884

Hugh Wiley (born 1884) was an American novelist active in the first half of the twentieth century, known for popular fiction and short stories. Public information about his life and career is limited, and the only work currently confirmed is Lady Luck. Judging from that title and the existing summary, his writing tended toward popular themes such as turns of fate, chance, and adventure, with strong plotting suited to a general readership. In the first half of the twentieth century, the American magazine and popular-fiction market flourished, and many writers reached readers through short stories; Wiley likely belonged to this circle. Though he receives little attention today, his work can still serve as a sample of the popular literary landscape of his time.