The Governess

Julie Mathilde LippmannProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 386K words
Chapters: 39

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 Governess by Julie M. Lippmann. Author: Lippmann, Julie M., 1864-1952. Language: English. Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature. Release Date: Dec 9, 2007.

Editor's review

This work is by the American author Julie M. Lippmann, falls under the category of American and Canadian literature, and has been prepared as a free e-book by Project Gutenberg. From the available information, it is an English-language novel of moderate length, suitable as an introductory read for those approaching early twentieth-century American popular narrative. The advantage of the Gutenberg edition is that it is easy to obtain and textually complete, readable directly on electronic devices at no cost. For Chinese readers, its value lies chiefly in language learning and literary-historical documentation: on one hand, it offers a way to become familiar with the narrative rhythm and word usage of early English novels; on the other, it provides a glimpse of one strand of women-themed writing of the period. Note that this is the original English edition with no Chinese translation included, so readers should choose intensive or extensive reading according to their English level. If you are looking for a work you can finish in fragmented time while building up English reading volume, it is a light option; if you seek in-depth literary analysis or a smooth Chinese reading experience, you will need to look elsewhere.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English learners hoping to build reading volume with light original English texts
Researchers interested in early twentieth-century American popular fiction
Readers who enjoy old novels on women's themes and are willing to read the English original
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Not a good fit for

Readers with weak English who can only read Chinese translations
Readers of popular fiction expecting twisty plots or strong dramatic conflict
Researchers who need authoritative annotations and scholarly introductions

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide on an intensive or extensive pace.
Keep a vocabulary notebook for high-frequency words and old-fashioned expressions that recur.
Read alongside brief material on the author's life and the period background for smoother comprehension.
Use the e-book's search function to revisit character threads and avoid missing details in the English narrative.

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The work is an early American novel whose sentence patterns and vocabulary carry period features; it is recommended for readers at or above college English Band 4 level. Those with weaker skills can start with extensive reading, grasping the plot first and then reading closely.

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About the author

Julie Mathilde Lippmann Author · American · 1864–1952

Julie M. Lippmann (1864–1952) was an American writer, literary critic, and supporter of the women's suffrage movement. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Cincinnati, Ohio, she wrote novels, plays, and poetry, often centering on everyday life and women's experiences with a plain, observant style. During World War I she wrote propaganda for the Allied cause, showing a clear public commitment. Her representative work, Martha By-the-Day, was adapted for the stage in 1914 and achieved great success, bringing her a wider readership. Four of her works are held in this collection, including Sweet P's, Dreamland, and The Governess. Public information on her early education and specific career is limited; the available profile rests mainly on her writing and social activism.