Lycanthropus

Bolen, C. EdgarProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 849 words
Chapters: 1

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.Lycanthropus by C. Edgar BolenAuthor: Bolen, C. Edgar,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Sep 14, 2010

Editor's review

Lycanthropus is an English literary work by American author C. Edgar Bolen, available as a free eBook in Project Gutenberg and classified under American and Canadian literature. Judging by the title, the work centers on the werewolf legend and is a short piece of fantasy or Gothic fiction, suitable as a sample for understanding early English popular fantasy literature. The electronic edition is short enough to read in one sitting, and readers can treat it as a light genre read, observing how early werewolf narratives build atmosphere and suspense. Since the available information provides only bibliographic details, there is no need to presume grand themes; it is better approached with an appreciation for genre pleasure and an interest in public-domain fantasy. Readers studying the evolution of the werewolf theme may also compare it with later works of the same kind to see differences in narrative technique and characterization.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who enjoy werewolves, Gothic fiction, and early fantasy
Readers who want a short piece to sample early English popular genre literature
Language learners who need public-domain English texts for reading practice or translation material
Researchers interested in the early literary presentation of monster legends

Not a good fit for

Readers who are not comfortable with English originals and need a Chinese translation
Readers expecting a long, complex plot or the pace of modern horror fiction
Readers with no interest in werewolves or Gothic themes

Reading tips

Read through once for atmosphere and plot, then revisit how the author sets up the werewolf figure.
Note where suspense is built and where turns occur to appreciate the narrative rhythm of early genre short fiction.
If studying the evolution of the theme, read it alongside later werewolf novels or films.
English learners can excerpt descriptive passages as material for language and translation practice.

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FAQ

What genre is this work?

Judging by the title and literary classification, it is a short fantasy or Gothic work centered on the werewolf legend, classified under American and Canadian literature; the specific plot should be confirmed against the original text.

What English level is needed to read it?

The work is an early English literary text with vocabulary and sentence patterns characteristic of its time. Readers with intermediate or higher English reading ability who are willing to look up words will find it easier to get into; beginners may use annotations or a translation.

Is this a complete novel or a short piece?

The available information does not specify length, but judging from its inclusion in a public-domain library it is more likely a short story or a work of modest length, suitable for reading in one or several sittings; it should not be approached with the expectations of a full-length novel.

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About the author

Bolen, C. Edgar Author

C. Edgar Bolen is an author about whom little public information is available. Only one work by him is currently held in the collection, Lycanthropus. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, and specific life experiences cannot be reliably verified, almost no dependable record of his biography exists, and his writing can only be approached through this surviving work. The title Lycanthropus points to the theme of werewolves or human-to-wolf transformation, suggesting an interest in Gothic horror and supernatural legend; such works typically draw readers through atmosphere, suspense, and an exploration of the darker side of human nature. Although the scale of Bolen's output and his overall influence remain uncertain, this work still offers readers and researchers of early werewolf fiction a text worth examining.