Blessed Are the Meek

G. C. EdmondsonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 10K words
Chapters: 2

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.Blessed Are the Meek by G. C. EdmondsonAuthor: Edmondson, G. C., 1922-1995,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 7, 2007

Editor's review

This is a short work by science fiction writer G. C. Edmondson (1922–1995), prepared and released by Project Gutenberg. Edmondson's work often handles science fiction premises with a light touch, and holds its own place among genre readers. The book falls under the category of American and Canadian literature; it is short and serves as an accessible entry point for understanding mid-twentieth-century English-language science fiction short stories. As a public-domain e-book, it is extremely easy to obtain: readers can read the English original directly on electronic devices while experiencing the narrative rhythm and imagination of the early science fiction magazine era. For readers hoping to expand their English-language science fiction reading or interested in Project Gutenberg's public-domain resources, this small book offers a lightweight opportunity to try; but it is not a bestselling famous work aimed at the general public, and readers should approach it in the spirit of exploration and supplementary reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who want to approach English-language science fiction short stories in a lightweight format
Enthusiasts interested in mid-twentieth-century English-language genre literature
Readers accustomed to public-domain e-books who are willing to explore lesser-known works
Advanced learners who need short English materials for reading practice

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting long, grand science fiction worldbuilding
Readers who prefer contemporary original Chinese science fiction and have no interest in the English original
Readers hoping for a complete author biography and a guide to the works

Reading tips

Read through once first to grasp the plot, then go back to the English expressions at key setting points.
Treat it as a short-story exercise: read it in one sitting and jot down three interesting premises as you go.
Before reading, learn about the writing conventions of mid-twentieth-century science fiction magazines to enter the context more easily.
If reading in English is difficult, first read the general meaning of paragraphs, then closely read the dialogue and descriptive sections.

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Is this book a novel or a short story?

According to Project Gutenberg's records, this book is a short work by G. C. Edmondson, not long, and suitable for reading in a relatively short time. It is closer to the short science fiction of the magazine era than to an expansive, grand long-form narrative.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

The work is in the English original, and its grammar and vocabulary generally belong to the common style of mid-twentieth-century genre literature. Readers with intermediate English reading ability who can use a dictionary for occasional unfamiliar words can try it, and advanced learners can also use it as close-reading material for short fiction.

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About the author

G. C. Edmondson Author · American · 1922–1995

G. C. Edmondson (1922–1995) was an American science fiction writer; reliable public information about his full name and life is limited. Publishing under the name G. C. Edmondson, he is best known for Blessed Are the Meek, the only work by him currently held in this collection. His writing focuses on science fiction, with themes such as time travel and encounters between civilizations. His prose is concise, and his plots are driven by the situations his characters face. He found a place in the American science fiction magazines and paperback market of the Cold War era. Though his output and influence were smaller than those of some famous contemporaries, his best-known work is still remembered by some readers for its inventive premise and retains a modest following among science fiction fans.