Lola

Davis, Owen, 1874-1956Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 326K words
Chapters: 33

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.Lola by Owen DavisAuthor: Davis, Owen, 1874-1956,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 22, 2010

Editor's review

Lola is a work by the American playwright Owen Davis (1874–1956), available from Project Gutenberg and classified under American literature. Davis was known chiefly for writing for the stage, and his sense of dramatic structure tends to carry over into his narrative texts, giving the work considerable theatrical tension in its dialogue and scene progression. This is the original English edition, moderate in length, and serves as a good sample for understanding early twentieth-century American popular literature and a playwright's crossover into prose fiction. While reading, pay attention to the rhythm of the dialogue and the handling of plot turns, and observe how a stage mentality shapes the narrative. For readers studying American literature or theater history, this is a freely available electronic text that is easy to search and cite; for general readers, it works as an accessible introduction to light reading in the original English, suitable for reading in installments during a commute or in short sessions.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers studying the literary work of early twentieth-century American playwrights
Readers looking for free original English e-books for light reading
Literature enthusiasts interested in the crossover between American literature and drama
Students who want to practice English reading with shorter texts

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer contemporary subjects or fast-paced narratives
Beginners whose English reading ability is not yet sufficient to read original works independently
Readers expecting detailed annotations or an introduction

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the plot, then revisit the dialogue passages to appreciate the dramatic handling.
Bearing in mind Davis's identity as a playwright, note the rhythm of scene changes and character lines.
Read in installments at a pace of one or two chapters a day to avoid interruptions caused by the original language.

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the Project Gutenberg information, the book's language is English and it is classified under American and Canadian literature. The text is the original English edition, with no accompanying Chinese translation.

What was Owen Davis's main profession?

The information shows that Owen Davis lived from 1874 to 1956 and was an American writer. His work is closely tied to drama, and this book also has clearly dramatic narrative features, so it is best read with his background as a playwright in mind.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

Intermediate English reading ability is sufficient. The book includes no modern annotations or introduction; when encountering obstacles related to period background or idioms, it is advisable to use a dictionary or relevant materials on American literary history for support.

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Davis, Owen, 1874-1956 Author

Owen Davis (1874–1956) was an American playwright, with two of his works held in this collection. Public information about him is limited, and biographical details are difficult to verify, yet the surviving titles reveal the character of his writing. Icebound: A Play is a dramatic work set in an icy environment, centering on family and interpersonal relations and displaying the tension and dialogue characteristic of stage drama; Lola is likewise a play, with its own focus in subject matter and character relationships. Both works show that Davis wrote primarily in dramatic form, attending to scene setting and human conflict, with language suited to stage performance and useful for both reading and production reference. His works are representative of twentieth-century American theatre and offer insight into the structure and appeal of popular drama of his time.