A Lover's Diary, Volume 1.

Sir Horatio Gilbert George ParkerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 31K 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.A Lover's Diary, Volume 1. by Gilbert ParkerAuthor: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2004

Editor's review

A Lover's Diary, Volume 1. is likewise by the Canadian author Gilbert Parker and was released by Project Gutenberg as a free eBook. Judging by the title, the work has the flavor of a diary or private narrative and is suited to readers interested in emotional writing and personal-perspective narration. Parker's prose usually emphasizes atmosphere and character psychology, and as the opening volume of a series, this volume establishes the tone and introduces the characters. Readers should not rush to look for dramatic turns but are better advised to savor the narrative rhythm and texture of the language. As a public-domain text, it is also suitable as selected reading in English literature courses or as a sample of early twentieth-century English popular literature. Note that the information provides no specific plot; readers should approach the text with an open mind and regard this volume as the beginning of a series rather than a complete story.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in diary form, epistolary form, or private narrative
Students of English literature who need public-domain selected readings
Fans of Gilbert Parker's works who wish to read him systematically
English readers who accept a slow pace and value linguistic atmosphere

Not a good fit for

Readers who expect a complete standalone story and do not want to read the opening of a series
Beginning readers who need a Chinese translation or a bilingual edition
Readers who prefer strongly plotted, fast-paced genre fiction

Reading tips

Read the first few pieces in this volume to get a feel for the tone of diary narration before deciding your reading pace.
Record the timeline and emotional shifts in each piece to help grasp the groundwork laid in the series' opening volume.
If using it for language study, select short passages for close reading and organize new vocabulary.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book by the same author as Embers?

Yes, both books are by Gilbert Parker (1862–1932), both were released by Project Gutenberg, both are in English, and both are public-domain eBooks.

What does “Volume 1” in the title mean?

It indicates that this is the first volume of a series. The information does not state the total number of volumes; readers should treat this volume as the opening portion and should not expect all threads to be resolved within it.

With no synopsis, how can I judge whether it suits me?

Try reading the first few pages to gauge the language difficulty and narrative pace. If you enjoy diary form, private perspectives, and slow-paced English texts, this book may suit you; if you want strong plot, be cautious.

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About the author

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker Author · Canadian · 1862–1932

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker (1862–1932), known as Gilbert Parker, was a Canadian author and politician. Born in Ontario, he worked as a teacher and journalist before settling in London. He is known for novels depicting the lives of French Canadians, notably Pierre and His People and The Seats of the Mighty, the latter held in the library as a complete edition and in several volumes. From 1900 to 1918 he served as a Member of the British House of Commons, making him one of the few Canadian-born figures to achieve distinction in both literature and politics. His works often draw on Canadian history and French-Canadian society, with romantic narrative and attention to character and local setting. The library holds 134 of his works; classification information is limited, as are public records of the details of his writing.