A Thought For Tomorrow

Gilbert, Robert E., 1924-1993Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 26K words
Chapters: 3

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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.A Thought For Tomorrow by Robert E. GilbertAuthor: Gilbert, Robert E., 1924-1993,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 3, 2010

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A Thought For Tomorrow is an English-language work left by Robert E. Gilbert (1924–1993). It is listed under Project Gutenberg's "American and Canadian literature" category and is offered to readers worldwide as a free eBook. Project Gutenberg pioneered the eBook model in 1971 through Michael Hart, and its open-access philosophy has kept works like this in circulation. The book's length and scope make it suitable as supplementary reading in English literature; its content revolves around "thoughts for tomorrow" and will appeal to readers interested in twentieth-century English-language writing and essayistic expression. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to obtain and can be used for English reading practice, close reading, or literary reference. When reading, it is advisable to take into account the layout of the Gutenberg edition and to use dictionaries and annotation tools to grasp the rhythm of the sentences and the author's historical context. It is better treated as light English reading or research material than as a systematic textbook.

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Gilbert, Robert E., 1924-1993 Author

Robert E. Gilbert (1924–1993) is an author about whom relatively little biographical information is publicly available; his nationality, educational background, and professional career are not clearly documented in accessible sources. Three of his works are held in this collection: Stopover Planet, Thy Rocks and Rills, and A Thought For Tomorrow. Judging from these titles, his writing appears to lean toward science fiction and speculative themes, often taking planets, natural imagery, and visions of the future as starting points, with a certain imaginative and philosophical quality. Given the limited public information, it is difficult to offer a more detailed assessment of his writing career, the specific features of his style, or the influence of his works; the above summary can only be based on the titles held in this collection.