World Without War

Von Wald, E. G.Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

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Word count: 33K words
Chapters: 4

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.World Without War by E. G. Von WaldAuthor: Von Wald, E. G.,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 5, 2010

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World Without War is an English-language work in the category of American and Canadian literature, reissued as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. Its primary value lies in the accessibility of the text: readers can read this work, titled "World Without War," at no cost, and the title itself suggests an imaginative treatment of war and peace. As part of an early public-domain eBook project, this edition is better treated as a literary text for close reading and discussion than as a scholarly edition with modern introduction and notes. When reading, it is worth noting how the author organizes the narrative, how a society without war is imagined, and what assumptions and limitations that imagination implies. Since no plot summary or author biography is provided, readers are advised to approach the text with an open mind, note questions as they read, and form their own judgment in light of the historical context. Suitable for readers interested in early science fiction or peace-themed literature who are comfortable reading English originals.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers interested in literature on war and peace who are willing to think about social imaginings from the text itself
Independent readers accustomed to public-domain eBooks who do not rely on modern notes or introductions
Readers studying early American and Canadian literature who may use it as supplementary reading
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Researchers requiring detailed author biography, creative background, and scholarly notes
Readers who prefer mature contemporary science-fiction novels and have high expectations for narrative pace and world-building completeness
Readers not yet proficient in English reading who need Chinese translation support

Reading tips

Read through the full text first to grasp the overall vision, then revisit the title and key passages to sort out how the author argues for or imagines "war without war"
Prepare reading notes recording specific depictions of conflict, order, and peace in the text for later summary
After reading, check the version information on the Project Gutenberg page to learn about the source and release of this eBook
If used for a book club, set discussion questions around "what conditions are needed to eliminate war" and develop them with textual details

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Von Wald, E. G. Author

E. G. Von Wald is an author about whom very little public information is available; there are no reliable records of nationality, dates of birth and death, or educational background. Four works by this author are held in the collection: Shock Absorber, Fair and Warmer, Easy Does It, and World Without War, commonly classified under inspirational and personal growth writing. Judging from these titles and the category, the writing tends to focus on themes such as personal mindset adjustment, pacing one's life, and peace and social responsibility, with a plain and practical style aimed at offering ordinary readers guidance on self-improvement and dealing with life. Because biographical details are lacking, a full assessment of the author's body of work and influence is not yet possible; only the existing works hint at a writing orientation centered on everyday growth.