Security

Kenyon, Ernest M.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 21K words
Chapters: 3

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.Security by Ernest M. KenyonAuthor: Kenyon, Ernest M.,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jul 28, 2008

Editor's review

In Project Gutenberg, Security is classified under American and Canadian literature, indicating that it is an English-language literary work rather than a security technology manual; the title easily invites misreading. On the available information, what can be confirmed is that this work by Ernest M. Kenyon is publicly available as a public-domain ebook, while its length and specific plot are not elaborated in the sources, so it is best treated as a freely accessible English literary text. Its reading value lies in the openness and searchability of the text itself: readers can obtain it at no cost for literary reading, language learning, or textual comparison. Since no content summary is available, it is advisable to approach it with a spirit of inquiry—read the opening first to judge the style and narrative mode, then decide whether to read closely or extensively. For readers studying the public-domain ebook ecosystem, it is also a sample for observing the selection tastes of early ebook projects.

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Reading tips

Read the first one or two sections to judge the style and narrative rhythm, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
As extensive English reading material, set a fixed number of pages each day and note unfamiliar words and period-specific expressions.
If used for translation practice, select a passage and compare it with a reference translation, paying attention to tone and syntax.

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FAQ

Is this book about cybersecurity?

No. Project Gutenberg classifies it under American and Canadian literature, indicating that it is an English-language literary work. Security in the title should be understood as the title of the work, not as an information-security topic; readers looking for technical guides need not spend time on this book.

Why is there no content summary in the sources?

The available sources provide only the author, classification, and publication information, with no plot summary. This does not affect reading, but when choosing the book readers need to look through the opening themselves to judge the content. It is advisable to sample a few passages first, then decide whether to read it through.

Is it suitable for learning English?

It can be used as extensive reading material. It is a public-domain English text, freely accessible, and suitable for training language sense and accumulating expressions. However, the work has period-specific language features, so it is advisable to use a dictionary and prioritize passages that interest you, to avoid stopping because of difficulty.

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Kenyon, Ernest M. Author

Ernest M. Kenyon is an author about whom little public information is available; his dates of birth and death, nationality, and main life experiences are all unknown, and only one of his works, Security, is currently held in the collection. Because verifiable biographical information is lacking, it is impossible to establish his educational background, professional identity, or the full course of his writing career, though it is confirmed that he published this book and entered the field of writing on the related subject. Judging from the title, Security is likely to center on the theme of security, possibly addressing safeguards, risk prevention, or related practical matters, and thus belongs to specialized writing in this area. With so few biographical sources, the work itself becomes the main basis for understanding his writing interests. Overall, Kenyon's profile as a writer remains unclear due to insufficient historical material; readers interested in him and his work can only infer his thematic focus and argumentative style indirectly through Security, and may hope that more public information will emerge to fill the gaps in his life and creative background.