Sleep-Book

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

1.5

Word count: 18K words
Chapters: 2

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.Sleep-Book by Leolyn Louise EverettAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: Sep 3, 2005

Editor's review

Sleep-Book is an early Project Gutenberg English poetry collection by Leolyn Louise Everett. It is short and serves as a light introduction to English poetry. The electronic edition retains the advantages of public-domain books—searchable, copyable, and portable—so readers can dip into it during commutes or before bed. The poems are concise, with quiet, gentle imagery that echoes the sleep theme suggested by the title, making them suitable for relaxed, slow reading. Note that this is an original English-language work; Chinese readers need some English proficiency and may use a dictionary to grasp word meanings and rhythm. As a public-domain e-book, it has no modern annotations or introduction, so understanding depends more on the reader. It is best treated as an entry point to English poetry or bedtime reading rather than a text for systematic study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with basic English proficiency who want an easy introduction to English poetry
People who enjoy reading short works before bed or in spare moments
Students who need free public-domain e-books as supplementary language-learning material

Not a good fit for

Readers with no English reading ability who need a Chinese translation
Researchers seeking detailed annotations and scholarly introductions
Readers who prefer long narrative or plot-driven works

Reading tips

Read one or two poems each night, preferably with an audio recording, to build language intuition.
Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from context first, then look them up together after finishing.
Copy out favorite lines, try translating them, and compare with the original to notice differences.
Create a quiet atmosphere in keeping with the sleep theme and avoid reading for long stretches.

About the publisher

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

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not really for complete beginners. The book contains original English poems without Chinese annotations, so basic vocabulary and grammar are needed. With some English foundation, you can read slowly with a dictionary and use it as light material for language learning and poetry appreciation.

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

Not necessarily. The public-domain e-book provides no detailed author introduction or guide, so general readers can begin directly with the text and feel its language and imagery. For deeper understanding, look up information about the author and work as a supplement.

Is this book long? How long does it take to finish?

As public-domain poetry collections go, it is not long and suits reading in installments. You need not finish it in one sitting; read a small amount before bed or during commutes and appreciate the rhythm and mood gradually.

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