This One Problem

Pease, M. C.Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

2.7

Word count: 19K 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.This One Problem by M. C. PeaseAuthor: Pease, M. C.,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jul 8, 2009

Editor's review

This One Problem is a short work in English by M. C. Pease, available in Project Gutenberg's free eBook library and classified under American and Canadian literature. Judging from the available information, it is not long and is suitable as extensive reading or discussion material for English classes. The title "This One Problem" suggests that the work centers on a single core difficulty or dilemma and may have a deductive or speculative flavor; readers might note how the narrative focuses on one problem and how it advances toward a solution. Since the information provides no plot summary, publication date, or specific genre, it is best to read the whole text first before judging its themes and value. The book suits readers who want low-cost access to public-domain English short fiction and teachers looking for supplementary reading material. There is no need to expect a grand world-building; instead, pay attention to the internal logic of the text and the characters' choices.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners who want to practice extensive reading with short English originals
English teachers looking for supplementary classroom reading material
Readers interested in Anglo-American short fiction and problem-driven narrative
Readers who like low-cost eBooks they can sample at any time

Not a good fit for

Beginners who need detailed introductions and annotations to read English originals
Readers who prefer long novels and complex world-building
Those who expect a Chinese translation and are unwilling to read the English original

Reading tips

Read through once without stopping to grasp what "this one problem" refers to.
On a second pass, mark key sentences and turning points, and trace how the problem is posed and developed.
After reading, write a short summary in English in your own words to test your understanding.
Read it alongside other public-domain short works in the same category and compare narrative strategies.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

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It is relatively short and centers on a single problem, making it suitable as supplementary reading or discussion material for class. Teachers should read it through first to confirm that the themes and language difficulty match their students' level.

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About the author

Pease, M. C. Author

M. C. Pease is the author of Chinese-language books about whom little public information is available; details of biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Three works are currently held in the collection: This One Problem, Generals Help Themselves, and The Way of Decision, all classified under inspirational growth. These titles suggest that the author focuses on judgment and choice in difficult circumstances, writing around themes such as problem solving, self-reliance, and decision-making ability. The approach is practical yet instructive, aiming to guide readers to examine themselves, take responsibility, and make more mature choices in real situations. Although information about the author remains limited, the three works share concerns common to inspirational writing: how to face problems, how to help oneself without relying on outside forces, and how to make wise decisions at critical moments. They suit readers seeking practical inspiration and a framework for thought, and offer clues to the author's writing direction.