A Williams Anthology

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Word count: 289K words
Chapters: 29

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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 Williams Anthology by Edwin P. Lehman and Julian Park. Author: , Language: English, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: Mar 1, 2004

Editor's review

A Williams Anthology is an English-language literary anthology compiled around the name "Williams" or figures associated with it, edited by Edwin P. Lehman and Julian Park and made available as a public-domain eBook by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies first in its nature as a documentary collection: the selected pieces gather multiple works along a single thematic thread, letting readers encounter a related body of texts at once and sparing them the trouble of scattered searching. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to search, cite, and read across devices, and is best suited as a reference-type volume rather than a continuous narrative. Readers should note that it is an English original of an early date, so its language and editorial conventions bear the marks of its era, and one should not expect the density of introductions and notes found in modern anthologies. It works well for note-taking reading with pen and paper, or as supplementary material for courses in English and American literature, surname-culture studies, or public-domain eBook projects. Readers willing to build their own background knowledge will find here a set of source texts to return to again and again.

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Readers studying the compilation of English literary anthologies and public-domain texts
Reference-oriented readers seeking original English texts on a particular theme
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Reading tips

Browse the table of contents first to confirm the scope of selections, then choose pieces relevant to your own research for close reading.
Jot down sources and thematic threads as you read, to aid later searching and citation.
Use a dictionary and background materials for unfamiliar expressions; there is no need to force a word-by-word reading of the whole book.
Read alongside modern anthologies on the same theme to observe differences in editorial perspective.

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Is this book a novel or an anthology?

Judging from the title and editorial information, it is a thematic literary anthology rather than a single long narrative. Readers should use it as a collection, selecting pieces to read, rather than expecting a continuous story from beginning to end.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

It is an English original of an early date, and its style bears the marks of its era. Readers with upper-intermediate to advanced English who can actively consult background materials will find it smoother going; beginners would do better with reference works or an annotated edition.

What are the advantages of a public-domain eBook edition?

Public-domain eBooks are free to obtain, full-text searchable, and readable across devices, making them suitable for excerpting, citation, and organizing materials. They usually lack modern introductions and detailed notes, however, so readers must supply background knowledge themselves.

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