The Stowaway

Heiner, AlvinProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.4

Word count: 13K words
Chapters: 2

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 Stowaway by Alvin HeinerAuthor: Heiner, Alvin,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 30, 2009

Editor's review

The Stowaway is an English-language novel by Alvin Heiner, available through Project Gutenberg in the American and Canadian literature category. It is a short work, a light choice for readers of English literature. The free electronic edition from Project Gutenberg gives readers zero-cost access to the book and makes it an entry point into early popular English narrative. As you read, consider how the stowaway character drives the plot and how the author builds character and suspense within a limited length. Since the available information covers only bibliographic details, readers are advised to treat it as a trial read of a short English original rather than systematic literary research material. It suits reading on the commute or in spare moments, chapter by chapter, to feel the rhythm of English narrative.

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English learners who want to practice reading with a short English original
Readers interested in free ebooks from Project Gutenberg
Readers who enjoy popular sea or stowaway stories
Commuters who want to read English fiction in spare moments

Not a good fit for

Beginners who need a Chinese translation or bilingual edition
Readers seeking in-depth literary criticism and academic research
Heavy novel readers who prefer long, complex narratives

Reading tips

Read through once for the plot, then revisit key passages to collect expressions.
Keep a vocabulary notebook and note sea- or stowaway-related words as you go.
Read chapter by chapter and summarize each in one or two sentences.
Compare with other novels from the same period on Project Gutenberg to compare narrative styles.

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About the author

Heiner, Alvin Author

Alvin Heiner is an author about whom very limited public information is available. The only confirmed works are two titles, The Revealing Pattern and The Stowaway. Because nothing reliable has been recorded about his life, nationality, or writing background, this introduction can only touch on what is known of his work. Judging from the titles and overall appearance of these two books, Heiner's writing seems to lean toward narrative-driven fiction, with an emphasis on plotting and suspense: The Revealing Pattern suggests the uncovering of a gradually emerging pattern or truth, while The Stowaway carries a sense of adventure and concealment. Though few in number, the two works show a sustained interest in story structure. On the available evidence, it is difficult to determine his genre, the specific features of his style, or the influence of his writing, and no translations, reviews, or award records can be cited. Readers hoping to learn more about this author will have to wait for further public information.