The Shield

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 206K words
Chapters: 21

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 Shield by Leonid Andreyev, Maksim Gorky, Fyodor Sologub, and Avrahm Yarmolinsky. Author: , Language: English, Class: DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia, Release Date: Oct 3, 2006

Editor's review

The Shield is an English-language collection of works by Russian writers including Andreyev, Gorky, and Sologub, with Yarmolinsky participating in the translation, making it an important vehicle for introducing early twentieth-century Russian literature to English-language readers. Its value lies not in a single author's extended narrative but in bringing together different writers' observations and expressions on shared concerns of their era, allowing readers to sense the literary temperament where Russian Symbolism and Realism intertwine. As a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is easy to search and cite, and serves as a useful supplementary reader for comparative literature, the reception history of Russian literature, and translation studies. It is best read as an anthology rather than a continuous long work; grouping by author or theme reveals the differences more clearly. Readers expecting a complete plotted narrative should adjust their expectations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars and students studying the English translation and reception history of Russian literature
Readers interested in Andreyev, Gorky, and Sologub
Literature enthusiasts seeking a public-domain English anthology for comparative reading
Researchers concerned with the translation and introduction of early twentieth-century Russian thought and literature

Not a good fit for

General readers expecting a single-plot novel
Course users needing authoritative scholarly annotations and detailed introductions
Beginners with limited English reading ability who would prefer a Chinese translation

Reading tips

Read by author group, first understanding each piece's writing background before comparing thematic differences.
Read alongside chapters on the Symbolism–Realism debate in histories of Russian literature.
Keep reading notes on each piece's narrative perspective and translation handling for later research citation.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel by Gorky or Andreyev?

No. It is an English-language collection of works by multiple Russian writers, with Yarmolinsky participating in the translation. It is closer in nature to an anthology or collection than to an extended narrative by a single author, and should be read piece by piece.

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Because this entry comes from Project Gutenberg's public-domain eBook cataloging, where platform information and author information are mixed in the metadata. The actual text involves authors such as Andreyev, Gorky, and Sologub; readers should rely on the contents of the text itself.

Is this edition suitable for citation in academic papers?

It can serve as reading and preliminary citation material for a public-domain English translation, but it usually lacks modern textual criticism and scholarly annotations. For rigorous papers, it is advisable to check authoritative editions and to state when citing that the Project Gutenberg electronic edition was used.

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