A Prince to Order

Wayne, Charles Stokes, 1858-1920Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 318K words
Chapters: 32

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 Prince to Order by Charles Stokes WayneAuthor: Wayne, Charles Stokes, 1858-1920,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jun 15, 2017

Editor's review

This work comes from the hand of Charles Stokes Wayne and belongs to the tradition of popular narrative within American literature; Project Gutenberg presents it as a free eBook. Its value lies not in any prominent place in literary history but in offering a window onto the tastes of English-language popular fiction from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century: the plot is driven by mistaken identity and romantic coincidence, the language is plain, and the pace is brisk, making it a useful sample for understanding the mass reading ecology of the time. The advantage of the Gutenberg edition is its extremely low barrier to access and clean typesetting, convenient for reading quickly on a phone or e-reader. Readers might treat it as a piece of literary historical material rather than a classic, and paying attention to how it handles class, courtship, and gender roles will yield more than simply following the plot. It suits segmented reading during commutes or travel and also works as long-form extensive reading material for English learners.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in late nineteenth-century English popular fiction
Learners who want free eBooks for long-form extensive reading in English
People studying Project Gutenberg and early forms of the eBook
Casual readers who enjoy light romantic plots and do not seek depth

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting classic literary depth and complex characterization
Readers who need a Chinese translation or a bilingual edition
Readers sensitive to old-fashioned views of gender and class

Reading tips

Read the first three chapters to judge the narrative pace before deciding whether to read the whole book
Prepare a character relationship chart and note clues of mistaken identity and misunderstanding as you go
Read it as historical material, noting passages that reflect the courtship views of the time
English learners can read one or two chapters a day and look up only key words that affect comprehension

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

The original is in English and Project Gutenberg releases the electronic edition free of charge; no Chinese translation is included, so basic English reading ability is needed before starting.

Do I need to know the author's background first?

Not necessarily. Wayne is not a figure often discussed in literary history, so you can go straight into the text; if you want to learn about his life, you can consult the author information on the Gutenberg page, but the material is limited.

Is it suitable for learning English?

Yes, but note that the language bears the marks of its era and some expressions are no longer common today. Focus on understanding the plot rather than checking every word, and concentrate on accumulating common narrative vocabulary.

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Wayne, Charles Stokes, 1858-1920 Author

Charles Stokes Wayne (1858–1920) is an author about whom little is known; public records are limited, and his nationality and educational background remain unrecorded. Only one work by him can currently be confirmed, namely A Prince to Order. Judging from the title and the small number of works, he was not a prolific popular writer but rather a figure who published an occasional novel and was sparsely documented by later generations. Because biographical material is lacking, it is difficult to comment on his writing style or literary influence; only a preliminary understanding of his sole surviving work is possible. For researchers, Wayne exists mainly as the name attached to one specific work, and the outline of his life still awaits further documentary discovery and verification.