Nevermore

Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 685K words
Chapters: 69

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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. Nevermore by Rolf Boldrewood. Author: Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826–1915. Language: English. Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature. Release Date: Nov 8, 2010.

Editor's review

"Nevermore" is an English-language work by the Australian author Rolf Boldrewood, released as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. Boldrewood is known for writing about the Australian colonial period, and this book is likewise a public-domain English literary text, suitable for readers interested in Australian literature and reading English originals. The Project Gutenberg edition is easy to search and carry, and can serve as supplementary material for understanding the landscape of nineteenth-century English literature. Note that the materials provide only the author, language, and classification information, with no plot, length, or specific genre details; readers should not expect a detailed modern introduction. When reading, it is advisable to combine the historical background of the Australian colonial period and compare it with other public-domain English literary works to appreciate its language style and period characteristics. Overall, this is a niche eBook for specific research interests and language-learning needs.

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Literature enthusiasts who wish to read public-domain English originals
Material collectors researching Boldrewood's works and English literature
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About the author

Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915 Author

Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) was an Australian novelist known for adventure stories set in bush life and pioneer experience. His best-known work, Robbery under Arms, revolves around the legend of a bushranger, with tense plotting and vivid characters, and is an important novel of Australia's colonial period. He also wrote The Squatter's Dream: A Story of Australian Life, Old Melbourne Memories, A Modern Buccaneer, and Babes in the Bush, among others. His works draw on the society and natural environment of colonial Australia and combine adventure, crime, and coming-of-age elements, and are commonly classified under inspirational growth. The library holds fifteen of his works, including short-story collections and multi-volume novels. Public information is limited, and details of his life and education remain to be verified.