Saint Patrick

Heman White ChaplinProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 34K words
Chapters: 4

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.Saint Patrick by Heman White ChaplinAuthor: Chaplin, Heman White, 1847-1924,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 12, 2007

Editor's review

This Saint Patrick is a work by the nineteenth-century American author Heman White Chaplin, prepared as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. It is not a biographical study of Saint Patrick but a literary creation that borrows the name of Ireland's patron saint, carrying the narrative voice and moral concerns characteristic of nineteenth-century American literature. For readers interested in the North American literature collected by Project Gutenberg, or in how the figure of Saint Patrick has been rewritten in English literature, this small book offers a light and engaging sample. The electronic edition is easy to obtain and suits short reading sessions during commutes or spare moments. Note that the language is nineteenth-century English, with some expressions differing from today's usage; first-time readers may wish to read through for plot before returning to details.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in nineteenth-century American literature and saint-themed subjects
Readers who want to learn how the figure of Saint Patrick has evolved in English literature
Intermediate to advanced English learners seeking free English eBooks for extensive reading practice

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for a rigorous historical biography of Saint Patrick
Readers who need a modern Chinese translation or an entry-level English reader
Readers who prefer the pace of contemporary fiction and lack patience for nineteenth-century style

Reading tips

Read the opening and ending first to grasp the overall narrative framework, then go back and read the middle chapters closely.
Skip unfamiliar nineteenth-century expressions at first, and look up key words after finishing.
Read alongside brief reference material on Saint Patrick's life to distinguish historical fact from literary embellishment.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a biography of Saint Patrick?

No. It is a literary work by Heman White Chaplin that uses Saint Patrick's name as a narrative frame, not a strict historical biography. To learn about Saint Patrick's life, consult historical works for comparison.

Why is the publisher listed as Project Gutenberg?

Project Gutenberg is an early project providing free eBooks, and this book is the electronic edition it prepared. It is not a publisher in the traditional sense but a provider of electronic texts, so the edition information differs from that of a print book.

Can readers with average English read it?

The language is nineteenth-century English, with sentence patterns and vocabulary remote from contemporary English. Intermediate and above readers can read it through with a dictionary; beginners are advised to start with simplified versions or bilingual materials before attempting the original.

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About the author

Heman White Chaplin Author · American · 1847–1924

Heman White Chaplin (1847–1924) was an American lawyer and humorist. A graduate of Harvard University in 1867, he practiced law in Boston while contributing in his spare time to periodicals such as Harper's Monthly and The Century Magazine. His stories are mostly set in small New England fishing towns; his prose is finely observant, with a warm and humorous tone that captures the texture of everyday life. His representative works include Five Hundred Dollars and Other Stories of New England Life and By the Sea; the collection also holds Saint Patrick, In Madeira Place, The Village Convict, and others. Public information about his life is limited, and this account rests mainly on his university, his place of practice, and the journals that published him, with emphasis on the observation and humor of his New England fiction.