Prentice Hugh

Frances Mary PeardProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 366K words
Chapters: 37

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.Prentice Hugh by Frances Mary PeardAuthor: Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-1923,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jul 9, 2013

Editor's review

Prentice Hugh comes from the hand of Frances Mary Peard, a nineteenth-century British author, and Project Gutenberg classifies it as juvenile literature. Peard's works often focus on characters growing up within family and social settings, and this book likewise builds its narrative around the experiences of a young protagonist, making it a suitable reading sample for understanding the tradition of Victorian juvenile fiction. As a public-domain ebook, its value lies more in literary history and language learning: readers can observe the narrative voice, moral concerns, and character construction of juvenile reading matter of the period. When reading, it is advisable to pay attention to how the protagonist responds to changes in circumstance and how the narrator guides the reader's value judgments. Read alongside juvenile fiction of the same period, it offers a clearer view of the common themes and methods of this genre.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in nineteenth-century British juvenile fiction
Learners who want to improve their English reading through original fiction
Enthusiasts studying public-domain children's and juvenile literature

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting the pacing of modern coming-of-age fiction
Young readers who need extensive notes to aid comprehension
Readers impatient with classical English expression

Reading tips

Proceed chapter by chapter, and after each chapter summarize the protagonist's change in circumstance in one or two sentences.
Note the narrator's evaluative tone toward the young characters and reflect on the values of the era.
Compare with juvenile fiction of the same period to see differences in how coming-of-age themes are handled.

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FAQ

Is this book for children or for adults?

Project Gutenberg classifies it as juvenile literature, and its themes center on a young protagonist. However, nineteenth-century juvenile reading matter differs considerably from modern children's literature in length, language, and moralizing tone, so adult readers are better served treating it as a literary sample of its era.

Do I need to know the author's other works before reading this book?

No. The book can be read independently, and the materials provide no information about related works that need to be read first. Readers can go straight into the text and focus on the protagonist's experiences and the narrative method, without prior study of the author's other writings.

The ebook lacks an introduction; how can I read it more effectively?

You can first skim the chapter structure to identify the main thread; while reading, note character relationships and key events; after finishing, review the trajectory of the protagonist's changes. For deeper study, consult general introductions to Victorian juvenile fiction, but there is no need to rely on a dedicated guide.

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About the author

Frances Mary Peard Author · English · 1835–1923

Frances Mary Peard (1835–1923) was a British writer and traveler, born in Exminster, Devon, into a family of naval officers. Between 1867 and 1909 she wrote more than forty novels for children and adults, many drawing on her travels abroad and often set in France and India. Her representative works include Cartouche, Unawares: A Story of an Old French Town, Donna Teresa, The Swing of the Pendulum, The Career of Claudia, Thorpe Regis, An Interloper, and Two Studios; the library holds nine of her works. She never married and spent her later years in Torquay. Public information about her life and writing is limited, and existing accounts focus mainly on the subjects and period of her works, making a more detailed assessment of her literary style and influence difficult.