The Inner House

Besant, Walter, 1836-1901Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 332K words
Chapters: 34

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 inner house by Walter BesantAuthor: Besant, Walter, 1836-1901,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: May 27, 2016

Editor's review

The Inner House is an English novel by the British novelist Walter Besant, part of the Project Gutenberg free eBook collection. Besant was a prolific nineteenth-century British novelist and social activist whose works often carry a tone of social observation and moral reflection. Presented in the original English, the book serves well as supplementary reading in English literature and will appeal to readers interested in Victorian British fiction who wish to explore works beyond the established canon. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy and inexpensive to obtain, making it suitable for extended reading in literary history courses, intensive English reading practice, or comparative literature research. Note that this is an English-language original by a relatively obscure author, with no Chinese annotations or introduction; readers need a reasonable command of English and should supply their own background materials. Read it in light of late nineteenth-century British society to understand the characters and plot, and do not expect strong dramatic conflict or a modern narrative pace.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English majors using it as extensive reading in nineteenth-century British fiction
Readers with a research interest in Victorian literature
English learners seeking free public-domain English originals
Literature enthusiasts wanting to explore authors beyond the classics

Not a good fit for

Beginners with weak English who need Chinese annotations
Readers who prefer fast-paced plots and strong dramatic conflict
Researchers seeking detailed introductions and scholarly annotations

Reading tips

Look up Besant's life and late nineteenth-century British social background before starting the text
Proceed at a pace of one chapter a day, noting new words and character relationships as you go
After finishing, compare with British novels of the same period in theme and narrative technique
If used for a course, select key chapters for close reading and write reading notes

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the original English eBook released by Project Gutenberg. The text is in English with no Chinese translation or annotations, so readers need adequate English reading ability before starting.

Can I understand this book without a literature background?

You can try, but it is advisable to first learn the basic features of nineteenth-century British fiction and Besant's background. The book lacks an introduction and annotations; with no background knowledge at all, understanding character motivations and the social context will be somewhat difficult.

Is this book suitable for English learning?

It suits intermediate and advanced English learners as extensive reading material: the text is complete, the language authentic, and it is freely available. However, since it lacks annotations, use it alongside a dictionary and background materials rather than as a beginner-level textbook.

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Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 Author

Walter Besant (1836–1901) was an English author whose writings span fiction, history, and works on the city, with 23 titles held in this collection. Judging from the works listed here, his writing is clearly centred on the local history and urban memory of London. He produced a two-volume Mediæval London, covering its historical and social as well as its ecclesiastical aspects, and period-based surveys such as London in the Time of the Stuarts and Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman. He also devoted separate books to particular districts—Westminster, East London, and London City—and wrote The History of London. These works are marked by solid local antiquarian research and a wealth of anecdote, and will appeal to readers interested in London's urban development and British social and cultural history. Public information on the details of his life is limited, so no conjecture is offered here.