Strong Hearts

Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 201K words
Chapters: 21

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.Strong Hearts by George Washington CableAuthor: Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 1, 2006

Editor's review

Strong Hearts is a collection by George Washington Cable, classified under American and Canadian literature. Cable was known for his depictions of life and character in Louisiana, and this book continues his concern with the human heart and its circumstances, with a narrative texture characteristic of nineteenth-century American Southern literature. As a free eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is easy to read on electronic devices at any time and serves as a useful supplementary read for understanding the landscape of late nineteenth-century American fiction. Readers need not look for intense plot conflict; better to attend to the details of dialogue and local color and to appreciate the author's gentle inquiries into feeling and moral duty. For those studying Cable's work or American regional literature, this book can be read alongside his other works for intertextual reference.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in late nineteenth-century American regional literature
Readers who want low-cost access to public-domain fiction through eBooks
Literature enthusiasts studying Cable's work and Southern narrative
Readers who enjoy slow-paced stories centered on character portrayal

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer strong plots and fast-paced suspense
General readers who need a modern Chinese translation
Complete beginners unfamiliar with nineteenth-century American literary background

Reading tips

Read the translator's preface or a biographical note on Cable and the Louisiana background before starting the text.
Read one or two pieces a week and note character relationships and local details afterward.
Do not pause too long over dialect or historical terms; first grasp the plot and characters' attitudes.
Read alongside Cable's other works to observe continuities in subject matter and technique.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no English foundation?

Not very suitable. This is an English public-domain eBook, and its language carries the expressive habits of nineteenth-century American literature, requiring some English reading ability. If you only want to know the story, it is advisable to first look for a Chinese introduction or read bilingual materials.

Does the electronic edition include an introduction or notes?

According to available information, the book was released by Project Gutenberg as a free electronic text, with no indication that it includes an introduction or notes. Readers who need background knowledge can consult materials on Cable's life and American Southern literature themselves.

Do I need to know American history to read this book?

Systematic study is not necessary, but a basic understanding of late nineteenth-century Southern American society and local life will make it easier to understand the characters' words and actions and the narrative tone. Complete unfamiliarity will not prevent you from following the story, though you may miss some period context.

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About the author

Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925 Author

George Washington Cable (1844–1925) was an American writer known for his works about Creole life in Louisiana. The library holds fourteen of his works, including The Grandissimes, Old Creole Days: A Story of Creole Life, Strange True Stories of Louisiana, Madame Delphine, John March, Southerner, Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi, Strong Hearts, and Kincaid's Battery. He often set his fiction in New Orleans and the Mississippi River region, portraying Creole customs, race relations, and historical change with delicate detail, local color, and realistic concern. Although the library classifies him under inspirational growth, his writing centers more on social life and human destiny. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted; readers may come to know his style and literary influence mainly through the works listed above.