Robin Linnet

Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 562K 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.Robin Linnet by E. F. BensonAuthor: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Sep 10, 2018

Editor's review

Robin Linnet is a novel by the prolific British author E. F. Benson and is in the public domain as an English literary text. Benson is known for his fine social observation and psychological portrayal of character; this book continues that narrative tradition, building its plot around the title character. It suits readers who want to understand the character of the English novel from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. The Project Gutenberg edition is a free electronic text, easy to access at any time on a computer, tablet, or e-reader, and is especially suitable as a light entry point into reading English originals. There is no need to seek strong plot excitement; instead, note the social atmosphere and character relationships in the dialogue and scenes, and appreciate the narrative pace of fiction from that period. Because it is a public-domain e-book, the formatting is mainly plain text with no modern annotations; unfamiliar words or period background must be looked up independently. Overall, this is a classic novel suited to slow reading and useful as supplementary reading in English literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate English readers who want to try English-language novels
Readers interested in classic British literature and social customs
Self-learners who need free public-domain e-book resources
Literature lovers who enjoy slow-paced character-driven narrative

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking strong plots and fast-paced stories
Beginning English learners who need modern annotations and introductions
Readers who prefer contemporary fiction

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide whether to read intensively or extensively.
Keep a vocabulary notebook recording period expressions that recur.
Read in comparison with other works by Benson to understand his narrative style.
Use commuting or bedtime hours to read ten to twenty pages a day and maintain continuity.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in the original English?

Yes. It is an English novel by E. F. Benson, released as a public-domain electronic text by Project Gutenberg. The language is English, and it suits readers with some foundation in English reading.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

It is a free e-book, mainly in plain text, easy to download and read across devices, but it lacks the annotations, introductions, or fine typesetting of modern publishers. Readers need to supply background knowledge themselves.

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

No. The book can be read independently without prior knowledge of Benson's other works. If you become interested in the author's style afterward, you can go on to read his other novels.

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Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 Author

E. F. Benson (full name Edward Frederic Benson, 1867–1940) was a British writer, though public information about his life and nationality available in our records is limited. The collection holds 42 of his works, spanning a wide range of subjects: social comedies such as Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp, satirical sketches such as The Freaks of Mayfair, and novels including Scarlet and Hyssop, The Relentless City, The Angel of Pain and An Autumn Sowing. His writing is marked by witty dialogue and gentle satire, and he excelled at portraying comic figures in provincial towns and upper-class social circles. Light in tone and neatly constructed, his work has a distinctive place in early twentieth-century British popular fiction and is still enjoyed by readers today.