The Socialist

Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 470K words
Chapters: 48

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 Socialist by Guy ThorneAuthor: Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Sep 11, 2012

Editor's review

The Socialist is a novel by the English writer Guy Thorne published in the early 20th century, classified as English literature and released free by Project Gutenberg. Thorne's works often focus on social issues and human destinies, and this novel, titled The Socialist, lets readers observe how British society at the time imagined and fictionalized political currents. As a public-domain electronic text, it gives researchers and general readers direct access to the original and a feel for the narrative tone and atmosphere of debate of that era. It is worth reading both as a novel and as a document of intellectual history: watch how the characters are shaped and note how the author presents political ideas. Be warned that the Gutenberg edition has no modern introduction, so readers must supply the historical background themselves.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in early 20th-century British social novels
Readers who want to understand the spread of socialist thought through literature
Researchers who need a free original English novel text
Readers who enjoy stories with social issues and debate

Not a good fit for

Readers who want a Chinese translation or a heavily annotated edition
Readers who accept only the pace of contemporary bestsellers
Pure entertainment readers with no interest in political intellectual history

Reading tips

Learn about British society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before reading
Note as you read the characters' different attitudes toward socialism and the main points of debate
After finishing, compare with other social novels of the same era and how they handle the subject
Readers with basic English can read chapter summaries first, then go into the original in detail

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FAQ

Is this book about political theory or is it a novel?

According to the record, it is a novel by Guy Thorne classified as English literature, not a work of political theory. Titled The Socialist, it more likely presents the social and political issues of the time through characters and plot; the specific content should be judged from the original.

Does the Gutenberg edition have notes and an introduction?

Project Gutenberg releases public-domain electronic texts that usually preserve the work as it was and generally lack detailed modern annotations, introductions, or background notes. Readers who need historical context should consult relevant works on British social and literary history.

Can I read this book with average English?

This is the original English, written in the early 20th century, so the style differs from contemporary English. Readers with average English can first read chapter summaries and use a dictionary to get the gist, then revisit key passages; for smoother understanding, they may also look for a suitable Chinese translation to read alongside.

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About the author

Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923 Author

Guy Thorne (1875–1923) was an English novelist active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Public information about his life is limited, and many biographical details remain unclear. Seventeen of his works are held in the collection, spanning suspense, mystery, thriller, and inspirational coming-of-age fiction. His representative novel When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy builds its mystery around religious and social crisis, while The City in the Clouds, House of Torment, The Soul Stealer, The Angel, A Butterfly on the Wheel, Chance in Chains: A Story of Monte Carlo, and The Air Pirate often involve mysterious events, criminal conspiracies, and adventure. His writing emphasizes suspense and atmosphere, with tightly plotted narratives in which characters face moral and fatal tests; some works also carry an inspirational, growth-oriented tone, offering a glimpse of the popular fiction tastes of his time.