Who?

Kent, Elizabeth, 1875-1947Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 355K words
Chapters: 36

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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.Who? by Elizabeth KentAuthor: Kent, Elizabeth, 1875-1947,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 7, 2011

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Who? is an English literary work by Elizabeth Kent, prepared by Project Gutenberg as a free e-book. It falls under English literature, and its length and format make it a lightweight choice for reading public-domain literature. The value of such works often lies in the period atmosphere and character portrayal that the narrative itself conveys, rather than in grand theoretical construction. For readers who want to broaden their reading of English literature from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century without tackling a hefty volume, it is an accessible entry point; for those studying women writers of the period, it can also serve as one textual sample. However, the materials provide no plot summary, so readers should approach it with an open mind and without preset genre expectations. The electronic edition is convenient for reading on the go and for excerpting passages, making it suitable for commutes or short reading sessions.

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General readers looking to broaden their reading of English public-domain literature
Researchers interested in women writers of the late nineteenth to early twentieth century
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On a first reading, don't rush; read the opening chapters first to get a feel for the narrative voice and character relationships.
Keep a simple record of character relationships to help track who appears.
Read it alongside short works by other English women writers of the same period to observe differences in subject matter.
After finishing, revisit the title Who? and think about what it points to in the text before taking notes.

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Kent, Elizabeth, 1875-1947 Author · 1875–1947

Elizabeth Kent (1875–1947) was an English-language writer about whose life very little is publicly known; her nationality and educational background cannot be reliably confirmed. Only two works of hers can presently be verified, both in the mystery and detective vein: The House Opposite: A Mystery and Who?. Judging from their titles and genre, she excelled at building suspense through enclosed settings and puzzles of identity, with plots revolving around central questions such as the house across the street and the identity of a mysterious figure. These works show the typical pleasures of early detective fiction: the puzzle comes first, clues are laid out layer by layer, and the ending points to an unexpected truth. Such writing was common in popular fiction in Britain and America in the early twentieth century, aimed at ordinary readers who enjoyed entertaining mysteries. Because sources are scarce, the full range of her work and her literary standing remain to be further explored, yet these two books suffice to show her interest in and attempts at mystery writing.