Princess Maritza

Percy James BrebnerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 561K words
Chapters: 57

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.Princess Maritza by Percy James BrebnerAuthor: Brebner, Percy James, 1864-1922,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2004

Editor's review

Princess Maritza is a novel by the British writer Percy James Brebner (1864–1922), prepared as a public-domain ebook by Project Gutenberg. Brebner was active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, and his works often carry the flavor of popular adventure and romance. This book revolves around a princess named Maritza, and judging from the title and the author's usual mode of writing, the narrative leans toward plot-driven fiction, making it a sample for understanding English popular fiction of that era. As a public-domain ebook, its value lies first in accessibility: readers can obtain the original text on various devices at no cost, and researchers can conveniently compare and cite the text. It is worth reading in the context of early twentieth-century popular reading, noting how character setup and plot development serve the tastes of readers of the time. Given limited information, one should not over-infer specific plot details; read it as an old English novel for easy browsing, and with period background it will be easier to appreciate its flavor.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who want free English public-domain novels
Readers interested in early twentieth-century English popular literature
Readers who need English source material for language learning
Researchers studying public-domain ebook texts

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting authoritative translation notes or introductions
Readers who prefer contemporary fast-paced narrative
Readers seeking detailed biographical research on the author

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to see whether the narrative pace and language difficulty suit you
Keep a vocabulary notebook for old-fashioned expressions and period usage
Understand character setups in the context of late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century British popular fiction
Use the ebook's search function to mark character appearances and plot turns

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

What language is this book written in?

The original is in English. Project Gutenberg provides a public-domain electronic edition of the author's original text, not a Chinese translation, so reading it requires some English reading ability.

Do I need to know the author's life to understand it?

No. The book does not expand on Brebner's biography; readers can start directly with the text and consult literary history separately for deeper study.

Is it suitable for learning English?

It can serve as extensive reading material. Its language belongs to early twentieth-century English fiction, with some expressions differing from contemporary English; focus on understanding the plot rather than parsing every word.

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About the author

Percy James Brebner Author · British · 1864–1922

Percy James Brebner (1864–1922) was a British writer of adventure and detective fiction, born in Islington, London, and died in London. He began by publishing historical novels under the pen name Christian Lys, and later turned to detective and adventure subjects. He is best known for the series featuring the professor-detective Christopher Quarles, including The Master Detective: Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles and Christopher Quarles: College Professor and Master Detective. His works often combine mystery and deduction with exotic adventure, with tight plotting and an emphasis on puzzle construction and the ingenuity of his characters; Princess Maritza, The Light That Lures and The Brown Mask also reflect this style. Five of his works are held in the collection. Public information about his life and writing career is limited, and the available profile can only sketch the general outline of his work.