The Sword

Quattrocchi, FrankProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 23K words
Chapters: 3

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 Sword by Frank QuattrocchiAuthor: Quattrocchi, Frank,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jun 5, 2010

Editor's review

The Sword is an English-language literary work by Frank Quattrocchi, reissued as a free e-book by Project Gutenberg. As part of the public-domain e-book project, its value lies not in bestseller lists or celebrity endorsements but in bringing an earlier American literary work back into readers' view at low cost and with easy access. For readers studying American and Canadian literature (Library of Congress classification PS), such texts serve as samples for understanding the popular literature of a particular period. It is best read in the context of public-domain e-books and early English popular fiction, rather than with the expectation of the complex structure of a modern novel. It suits short reading sessions, extensive English reading, or browsing literary historical material, and works well for segmented reading during commutes or travel; it is also a lightweight choice for English learners encountering original texts.

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It can serve as light English extensive reading, but note that it is an earlier literary text whose style differs from contemporary English; use a dictionary and limit each reading session.

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About the author

Quattrocchi, Frank Author

Frank Quattrocchi is an author about whom limited public information is available. Two works by him are confirmed in the library collection: Sea Legs and The Sword. Since no reliable records have been found regarding his dates of birth and death, nationality, education, or professional career, this note makes no speculation on those points. Judging from the existing titles, his writing spans different subjects: Sea Legs suggests a maritime or seafaring theme, while The Sword points to swords and armaments. Together they indicate an author whose interests cross the sea and the weapon. This range suggests his books may be aimed at general readers and emphasize readability and narrative rather than specialized scholarship in a single field. Overall, Quattrocchi remains a minor author with a small body of work, and his reach and influence await further documentation; readers seeking a fuller understanding should rely mainly on the actual content of these two books.