The Flag

Greene, Homer, 1853-1940Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 319K words
Chapters: 32

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.The Flag by Homer GreeneAuthor: Greene, Homer, 1853-1940,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Apr 26, 2008

Editor's review

The Flag is a juvenile work by Homer Greene, part of the Project Gutenberg free ebook series. As a public-domain reset edition, its value lies first in accessibility: readers can read this late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century-style young adult novel on various devices at no cost. Greene’s works usually focus on responsibility, courage, and moral choice in boys’ growth; titled The Flag, this book readily evokes themes of honor, loyalty, and collective identity, making it suitable as literary material in contexts discussing values and civic awareness. The electronic edition is simply formatted, convenient for searching and citation, and also suitable for language learners as supplementary material beyond graded readers. Note that the book is in the original English and carries marked period language habits, so some expressions may be at a distance from contemporary reading rhythms. Overall, it is a public-domain novel suitable for light reading and teaching support rather than a first choice for in-depth literary research.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who want free public-domain English young adult novels
Middle school students or English learners who need original English material
Chinese or English teachers concerned with themes of youth growth and values
Readers who like short classics and are used to e-reading

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking the experience of contemporary bestsellers
Researchers who need detailed annotations and scholarly introductions
Beginners who face major obstacles reading English originals

Reading tips

First read through to understand the plot, then return to key passages related to “the flag” to appreciate the title’s symbolic meaning.
Keep a notebook while reading to record period language expressions as material for English learning.
Read alongside other juvenile novels by the same author to observe common features in characterization and moral themes.
If used in class, excerpt chapter passages for students to discuss topics such as honor, responsibility, and collective identity.

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 in Chinese or English?

This book is in the original English, published by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook, and contains no Chinese translation.

What age of child is it suitable for?

In subject matter it is juvenile literature, but the language has period features. It is recommended for middle school readers and above with some foundation in English reading; younger readers can read it with the guidance of a teacher or parent.

Why is it called The Flag?

The “flag” in the title usually carries symbolic meanings such as honor, loyalty, and collective identity. The specific plot needs to be understood through the characters’ actions while reading; the provided information does not include a detailed content summary.

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About the author

Greene, Homer, 1853-1940 Author

Homer Greene (1853-1940) was an American author about whom public information is limited, and details of his life are now difficult to trace. Nine of his works are held in the collection, mostly centering on American history and mining life, with elements of coming-of-age and adventure stories. Representative works include Whispering Tongues, Burnham Breaker, The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines, Pickett's Gap, The Flag, A Lincoln Conscript, A Tale of the Tow-Path, and The Riverpark Rebellion. These works show that Greene drew on real historical settings, weaving the Civil War, the Lincoln era, and the conditions of coal miners into his plots. His narratives emphasize suspense and turns of fate, and his plain yet moving style suits young readers. His writing has some value in popularizing history and portraying ordinary people's choices amid great events, but because his life and books have long lacked systematic study, scholarly attention remains limited and further exploration is needed.