Beggars on Horseback

F. Tennyson JesseProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 408K words
Chapters: 41

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. Beggars on Horseback by F. Tennyson Jesse. Author: Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson), 1888-1958. Language: English. Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature. Release Date: Oct 20, 2010

Editor's review

Beggars on Horseback by F. Tennyson Jesse is a public-domain work of English literature. Jesse was a British writer of the first half of the twentieth century whose work often shows a cool observation of human nature and circumstance. The title itself is a paradox, drawing attention to the mismatch between identity and situation. The book is short and evenly paced, suited to close reading in a quiet setting and to sensing the subtle tensions in its characters' relationships. As a Project Gutenberg ebook it is easy to obtain, making it a good choice for readers of literature seeking to broaden their range and for English-literature courses discussing social circumstance and character. Read without rushing toward the ending; watch instead how the narrator gradually reveals the characters' choices and limits.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers of English literature seeking early twentieth-century works
Intermediate to advanced English readers building literary feel through original texts
Teachers and students in university literature courses needing short selections
General readers interested in public-domain ebooks

Not a good fit for

English beginners facing demanding syntax and vocabulary
Readers who prefer fast-paced suspense or strong plot
Readers who only read Chinese translations and are unused to English originals

Reading tips

Read a chapter or two to sense the narrative voice before deciding to read closely or straight through.
Note changes in characters' identity and situation as you read, and trace the title's paradox.
Pair the reading with background on early twentieth-century British society to understand the context of the characters' choices.
For language study, pick narrative passages and practise retelling them.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English learners?

It suits intermediate and advanced learners. The original English is literary in syntax and vocabulary; beginners may start with a summary before attempting the original, focusing on narrative and descriptive expressions.

What does the title “Beggars on Horseback” mean?

Literally “beggars on horseback,” the title sets up a mismatch between identity and situation. Its precise meaning depends on the characters' relationships; watch for echoes between the title and the plot as you read.

Does this ebook edition include notes?

According to the information, this is a public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, usually offering the original text without modern scholarly notes or an introduction; readers may consult background materials alongside it.

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About the author

F. Tennyson Jesse Author · British · 1888–1958

F. Tennyson Jesse (1888–1958), born Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse, was a British journalist, novelist and criminologist. She was born at Chislehurst in Kent and died in London, and was a great-niece of the Poet Laureate Lord Tennyson. One of the few women war correspondents during the First World War, she drew on her firsthand experience of the British Women's Army in The Sword of Deborah. Her writing spanned fiction and nonfiction, often dealing with crime, the position of women and society's marginal figures. Her works include Secret Bread, The White Riband Or, A Young Female's Folly and Beggars on Horseback; she also wrote A Pin to See the Peepshow and edited the Notable British Trials series. Four of her works are held in this collection, and further biographical details are limited in publicly available sources.