Rich Enough

Lee, Hannah Farnham Sawyer, 1780-1865Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 70K words
Chapters: 8

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.Rich Enough by Hannah Farnham Sawyer LeeAuthor: Lee, Hannah Farnham Sawyer, 1780-1865,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 29, 2007

Editor's review

Rich Enough is a work by the 19th-century American writer Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee, available in the Project Gutenberg collection under the category of American and Canadian literature. Judging from the title and the era in which the author lived, the book revolves around the theme of "enough" and carries the typical character of 19th-century American moral and domestic writing. It is suitable for readers interested in early American literature, narratives of family ethics, and attitudes toward wealth under the Puritan tradition. The Gutenberg edition is a public-domain e-book, easy to obtain, and can serve as supplementary material for American literature courses or as an additional text for comparative literature reading. Because it was written long ago, its language and narrative pace are rather classical, and modern readers need some patience. It is advisable to first learn about 19th-century American society and women's writing before entering the text, so as to better appreciate its values and the marks of its era. Overall, this is an underrated work suited to quiet, close reading and to broadening one's view of literary history.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars and students of 19th-century American literature and women's writing
Readers interested in early American moral and wealth concepts
Readers who enjoy public-domain classical literature and are willing to read closely
Teachers needing supplementary reading materials for American literature courses

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking fast-paced plots and strong dramatic conflict
Readers unaccustomed to classical English and 19th-century narrative tone
Those hoping for practical modern personal-finance advice

Reading tips

Read the introduction or learn about the author's life first, then enter the main text to reduce the gap of the era.
After each chapter, briefly note the character relationships and core issues to help sort out the themes.
Read alongside works by other 19th-century American women writers to observe commonalities and differences.
For the English original, read with an annotated edition or a dictionary to handle unfamiliar expressions.

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FAQ

Is this book a practical guide to personal finance?

No. It is a 19th-century American literary work; "enough" in the title points more to life philosophy and moral issues than to modern investment and financial methods. Readers should not expect specific financial techniques but should understand its content from the perspective of literature and the ideas of its era.

Can I read it if my English is only average?

You can try, but be prepared. The sentence structures and vocabulary of 19th-century English differ from modern English. It is advisable to read with a dictionary or an annotated edition, or first read a Chinese introduction to understand the background before tackling the original; proceeding step by step will be smoother.

What are the features of the Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free public-domain e-books; the edition is easy to obtain and low in cost, suitable for classroom use or personal reading. However, public-domain e-books usually lack detailed notes and introductions by modern scholars, so readers may need to supplement background information themselves.

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About the author

Lee, Hannah Farnham Sawyer, 1780-1865 Author · American · 1780–1865

Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee (1780–1865) was an American author known for writing popular historical and biographical works, mainly for young readers. Her writing focused on turning historical facts and personal stories into narratives accessible to young people, in clear, plain language that balanced information with readability. One work by her is held in this collection, Rich Enough. Public information about the details of her life is limited, and her educational activities, the circumstances that led her to write, and specific experiences cannot be reliably verified, so no conjecture is offered here. On the available evidence, she belongs to the nineteenth-century American tradition of popular history and biography written for young readers, and her contribution lies chiefly in conveying historical and biographical knowledge to young people in an accessible way, bringing such reading closer to ordinary readers' habits.