Love's Usuries

Louis CreswickeProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 250K words
Chapters: 26

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.Love's Usuries by Louis CreswickeAuthor: Creswicke, Louis,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Aug 8, 2010

Editor's review

Love's Usuries is a work by Louis Creswicke, included in Project Gutenberg and classified under English literature. Judging from the title and classification, it belongs to the novel category within the English literary tradition, and the electronic edition makes it freely accessible and searchable. Its value lies chiefly in serving as a sample of late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century popular English fiction: readers can observe the emotional narratives, social context, and language style of the period. Since the materials provide no plot details, it is best read out of an interest in literary history and for the language experience, without expecting a strong plot. Its length and pace suit segmented reading, and it can serve as extensive reading in the original English or as supplementary material for English literature courses. Readers are advised to read the opening chapters first to judge whether the narrative style suits their taste before deciding whether to read closely or skim. Overall, it is a light read for literature enthusiasts eager to explore lesser-known English works.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century English literature
Literature enthusiasts looking to broaden their reading of lesser-known English novels
College students needing free English e-books for extensive reading
Readers who enjoy old-fashioned English narrative style and are willing to read slowly to savor the language

Not a good fit for

Readers of popular fiction seeking strong plots and fast pacing
Learners with limited English reading experience who struggle with old-fashioned long sentences
Researchers seeking detailed introductions or scholarly annotations

Reading tips

Read the first two chapters to get a feel for the narrative pace and language style, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
While reading, note the character relationships and emotional threads to help follow the progression of the old-fashioned narrative.
Read it as a sample of literary history, paying attention to expressions and ideas within their period context.
Read it alongside a British novel from the same period for comparison, to appreciate differences in language and subject matter.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

The materials only show that it is a work of English literature, and the title points to themes of emotion and its costs, but no specific plot is provided. Readers are advised to start with the opening chapters and judge the story's direction for themselves, exploring it as a lesser-known work of English literature rather than expecting a specific plot based on a synopsis.

Why recommend it to literature enthusiasts?

Its significance lies in being a sample of early twentieth-century popular English fiction, in which one can observe the narrative tone, emotional expression, and social context of the time. For readers used to contemporary novels, such works offer a different language experience and are also suitable as supplementary extensive reading for English literature.

What should I do if I can't get into it?

Old-fashioned English long sentences and period expressions may create reading resistance. You can first skip difficult sentences and grasp the main idea of each paragraph, or read only a few pages a day; if it still doesn't suit your taste, it means the book doesn't match your reading preferences, and you can simply switch to a work with a brisker pace—there's no need to force yourself to finish it.

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Louis Creswicke Author

Louis Creswicke was an author active around 1900, though public information about his life is limited. He is known for the seven-volume historical work South Africa and the Transvaal War, which recounts the background and course of the Second Boer War and was published around 1900 by T. C. & E. C. Jack of Edinburgh. He also wrote the novel Roxane. Eight of his works are held in this collection, mostly classified under inspirational and personal growth. His writing is chiefly historical documentary, carefully arranged and attentive to the sequence of events; based on available material, his works center on war and personal cultivation and may interest readers of Boer War history and early twentieth-century popular writing.