Max Fargus

Owen McMahon JohnsonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 267K words
Chapters: 27

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.Max Fargus by Owen JohnsonAuthor: Johnson, Owen, 1878-1952,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jul 22, 2014

Editor's review

This is Owen Johnson's novel Max Fargus, prepared by Project Gutenberg as a free eBook. Project Gutenberg, the earliest provider of free electronic books, was founded by Michael Hart in 1971; this digital edition allows an early American novel to continue to be read in the digital age. Johnson was active in the American literary world in the early twentieth century, and his works often focus on social class and character psychology; this book likewise continues a detailed portrayal of his characters' circumstances. For readers studying American literature or interested in early twentieth-century fiction, this is an easily accessible primary text, suitable as an introduction to the author and the writing style of his era. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to access and can be read in fragments during commutes or between classes, and it is also convenient for teachers to select passages for classroom discussion.

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Read the opening chapters first to grasp the character relationships and narrative pace, then decide whether to read closely or broadly.
Read alongside background material on early twentieth-century American society to understand the characters' circumstances.
As a public-domain eBook, it is advisable to annotate unfamiliar words and key plot points with an e-reader for easy reference.

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About the author

Owen McMahon Johnson Author · American · 1878–1952

Owen Johnson (1878–1952) was an American novelist and short-story writer, born in New York, the son of the poet Robert Underwood Johnson. A Yale graduate, he became known for the "Dink Stover" series set at the Lawrenceville School and Yale, including The Varmint, Skippy Bedelle, and Stover at Yale, as well as works such as The Salamander and Making Money. His fiction often draws on school and campus life and youthful coming-of-age, written in a light, humorous vein with an eye for social reality; some works also touch on historical and mystery themes, such as In the Name of Liberty and Murder in Any Degree. He served as a war correspondent during World War I and died in Massachusetts in 1952.