The Mentor: Makers of American Fiction, Vol. 6, Num. 14, Serial No. 162,

Maurice, Arthur Bartlett, 1873-1946Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.7

Word count: 71K words
Chapters: 8

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 Mentor: Makers of American Fiction, Vol. 6, Num. 14, Serial No. 162,Author: Maurice, Arthur Bartlett, 1873-1946,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jun 20, 2015

Editor's review

This is Vol. 6, Num. 14 (Serial No. 162) of The Mentor, themed “Makers of American Fiction,” written by Arthur Bartlett Maurice and focusing on major writers and creative currents in the history of American fiction. As a popular knowledge magazine of the early twentieth century, it turns literary history into readable introductory essays with clear language and a well-defined structure, suited to quickly forming an overall impression of American fiction in a given period. Its value lies in offering a contemporary perspective on how the national novel tradition was viewed at the time rather than today's scholarly consensus, so readers should note its evaluative stance and period limitations. The Project Gutenberg electronic edition makes it easy to search for authors' names and titles. Suitable for beginners in literary history, English-language readers, and those interested in popular American cultural reading matter, it can serve as supplementary course reading or an interest-led guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literary enthusiasts who want a quick overview of the development of American fiction
Students in English or general education courses who need accessible introductory reading
Readers interested in early twentieth-century American knowledge magazines and review styles
Self-learners who wish to build background knowledge of authors through short guided pieces

Not a good fit for

Professional researchers who need rigorous scholarly verification and the latest research findings
Readers expecting complete novels or selected works by the authors
People with little interest in literary history who only want stories

Reading tips

Begin with the table of contents and the opening general introduction to grasp the range of authors covered in this issue and the organizing logic.
For each author, note their representative works to make it easier to find the originals for further reading.
Pay attention to the author's evaluative tone and distinguish period views from present-day consensus; read with annotations.
Use the issue as an index and read selectively according to interest; it is not necessary to read it straight through.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this magazine a work of literature or a critical guide?

It is a popular knowledge magazine whose content consists of commentary and guided essays on American novelists rather than the novels themselves. Readers gain literary-historical clues and period evaluations from it and need to go on to read the relevant authors' works accordingly.

Can I understand it without a foundation in American literature?

Yes. The essays are written for general readers in relatively plain language and focus on introduction and overview. If American fiction is entirely unfamiliar, it is advisable to look up authors and representative works while reading for smoother comprehension.

Are its views still reliable today?

It reflects the literary tastes and evaluative standards of the early twentieth century, and some judgments differ from today's research perspectives. It is suitable as a reference for historical views rather than as definitive conclusions; reading it alongside contemporary literary histories is best.

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About the author

Maurice, Arthur Bartlett, 1873-1946 Author

Arthur Bartlett Maurice (1873–1946) was an American author and editor. Public information about his life and education is limited, and no detailed Chinese-language biography is available. Three of his works are held in this collection, centering on history and urban culture: The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature examines the events of the era through political satire, while Fifth Avenue offers an urban narrative around New York's iconic street; a volume of The Mentor titled Makers of American Fiction discusses American novelists. These works suggest that Maurice combined historical sources with an accessible style, using caricature, streetscape and人物 to trace social change, balancing information with readability. Written for general readers, his work occupied a modest place among early twentieth-century American popular histories and cultural primers, and offers some reference value for understanding the social life and literary tastes of his time.