Mount Music

Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone), 1858-1949Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 599K words
Chapters: 60

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. Mount Music by Martin Ross and E. Oe. Somerville. Author: Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone), 1858-1949. Language: English. Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature. Release Date: Nov 11, 2004

Editor's review

Mount Music is a novel co-written by Martin Ross and Edith Oenone Somerville, a public-domain work of English literature made freely available by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies in offering readers a window into the English novel of the early twentieth century; the two authors are adept at delicately portraying Irish rural life and personal relationships, and their narrative carries a gentle humor and an observation of human affairs. As a public-domain e-book, it suits readers who wish to encounter original works of English literature at low cost, and also researchers interested in the Irish literary tradition or in the phenomenon of collaborative writing by women authors. When reading, it is advisable to slow the pace, attend to dialect and period expressions in the dialogue, and draw on notes or background materials to understand the social context. Because it is an early work, the plot advances slowly and relationships are laid out at length, requiring some patience. Overall, this is a literary work best savored slowly in a quiet setting rather than a diversion for those seeking strong plot.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy English literary classics and want free access to public-domain novels
Those interested in Irish rural life and early twentieth-century society
Readers studying collaborative writing by women authors or English literary history
Literature lovers willing to slow down and savor dialogue and detail

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking fast-paced, plot-driven or suspenseful fiction
Beginners with limited English who need extensive annotations
Readers looking for a complete Chinese translation

Reading tips

Learn about the author's era and Irish background before starting, for a better grasp of characters' words and actions.
Note character relationships and dialect terms as you read; skip difficult sentences at first and revisit them after finishing.
Read alongside English reviews or literary histories of the work to deepen understanding.
Read one or two chapters a day to keep momentum and avoid giving up because of the slow plot.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the information, the book is a work of English literature, with the language marked as English, and is a public-domain e-book. The available information does not indicate a Chinese translation, so readers need some ability to read English.

Why can this book be read for free?

The book was released by Project Gutenberg, an early provider of free e-books that focuses on public-domain works. The author Somerville died in 1949, and the work has entered the public domain, so it can be obtained for free.

What is the relationship between the two authors?

The information shows that the book is credited jointly to Martin Ross and Edith Oenone Somerville. Somerville was an Irish woman writer, and Ross was her cousin and long-term writing partner; the two collaborated on several works, though the details of their collaboration require other sources.

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About the author

Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone), 1858-1949 Author

Edith Oenone Somerville (E. Oe. Somerville, 1858–1949) was an Irish writer who worked for many years with her cousin Violet Martin, and whose writing is known for its depiction of Irish rural life. Thirteen of her works are held in the collection, including the novel The Real Charlotte, Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. and its sequel, written with Martin, as well as Through Connemara in a Governess Cart, Mount Music and In Mr. Knox's Country. Her works are mostly set in the Irish countryside, portraying landlords, officials and local people with humour and restraint, and presenting local customs and social relations with both comic colour and an eye for real problems. Public information is limited, but these works alone show her distinctive place in Irish regional literature.