The Man from Jericho

Litsey, Edwin Carlile, 1874-1970Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 399K words
Chapters: 40

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 Man from Jericho by Edwin Carlile LitseyAuthor: Litsey, Edwin Carlile, 1874-1970,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Sep 23, 2010

Editor's review

This novel comes from the American writer Edwin Carlile Litsey and belongs to the vein of early twentieth-century American popular fiction. The title points to a figure from Jericho, and the story unfolds around his experiences, bearing the regional flavor and legendary characterization common to that era. As a public-domain work digitized by Project Gutenberg, its value lies first in accessibility: readers can encounter an early American novel that is hard to find in physical bookstores without paying, making it a suitable sample for understanding the landscape of early twentieth-century American fiction. When reading, note the narrative rhythm and methods of characterization, which differ markedly from contemporary fiction and are precisely what give it significance for literary-historical observation. It is better suited as supplementary material for research or reading out of interest than as a diversion seeking strong plot thrills.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in early twentieth-century American fiction
Enthusiasts studying American popular literature and public-domain texts
Intermediate and advanced learners who wish to use the English original for extensive reading practice

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer modern fiction with strong plots and fast pacing
Beginners who need a Chinese translation or a heavily annotated edition

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to judge whether the narrative pace suits your taste, then decide whether to read it through or selectively
Consult background material on early twentieth-century American society to help understand the characters' circumstances
When using it as English extensive reading material, note vocabulary and period expressions in each chapter to build language intuition

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The original is in English, released in electronic form by Project Gutenberg. If English reading is difficult, you can first use a dictionary or bilingual comparison tools for assistance; current information does not indicate an official Chinese translation.

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About the author

Litsey, Edwin Carlile, 1874-1970 Author

Litsey, Edwin Carlile (1874–1970) was an English-language author about whose life relatively little is publicly known, and details of his biography remain largely unfamiliar to Chinese readers. Four of his works are held in the collection: The Race of the Swift, A Maid of the Kentucky Hills, The Man from Jericho, and The Love Story of Abner Stone. These titles suggest that his writing drew on American rural life and stories of human feeling. In common classification his works are placed under inspirational growth, indicating that his narratives often carry an encouraging tone and focus on personal development. Because systematic biographical materials are lacking, any assessment of his style and literary influence still requires further sources; nevertheless, his plainly told, everyday subjects may appeal to readers interested in early American regional narrative.