Mixed Faces

Norton, Roy, 1869-1942Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 325K words
Chapters: 33

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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.Mixed Faces by Roy NortonAuthor: Norton, Roy, 1869-1942,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Aug 10, 2009

Editor's review

Mixed Faces is a novel by Roy Norton (1869–1942), available from Project Gutenberg and classified under American and Canadian literature. As an early twentieth-century English-language popular novel, its value lies in presenting the storytelling interests and narrative rhythm of its era, making it suitable for readers who want to experience early English-language fiction in the original. The Project Gutenberg edition is a free e-book with a low barrier to access, convenient for reading in fragments during commutes or before bed. Given limited information, no guesses are made about the specific plot; readers can treat it as an English literature reading exercise: notice the period vocabulary in dialogue and scene description, and observe how short or serialized narrative builds suspense. For readers studying early American popular literature, the book can serve as an entry point to Norton's style; for general readers, it is better approached with a relaxed attitude, reading in stops and starts rather than pressing for completion in one sitting.

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About the author

Norton, Roy, 1869-1942 Author · American · 1869–1942

Roy Norton (1869–1942) was an American writer of popular adventure fiction. Public information about him is limited, and the details of his life are little known to general readers, who chiefly encounter him through his works. Two of his books are held in this collection, The Plunderer and Mixed Faces. His novels are mostly set against the backdrop of the wilderness frontier, the sea, and adventure, with plots driven by journeys, perilous situations, and the fortunes of their characters, bearing the clear imprint of early American popular adventure literature. Such works value narrative pace and readability, drawing readers in through the rough texture of their settings and the urgency of action, rather than dwelling on subtle psychological portrayal. Norton's writing belongs to the American popular reading market of the early twentieth century; though not counted among the classics, it offers a sample for understanding the popular tastes of adventure fiction in his time.