Fresh Air Fiend

Kris NevilleProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 26K words
Chapters: 3

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.Fresh Air Fiend by Kris NevilleAuthor: Neville, Kris, 1925-1980,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Mar 1, 2016

Editor's review

Fresh Air Fiend is a work by science fiction writer Kris Neville (1925–1980), released as a free electronic edition by Project Gutenberg and classified under American and Canadian literature. Neville was active in the golden age of mid-twentieth-century American science fiction magazines, and his work often explores the boundary between technology and human nature with a concise style. This book serves as a supplementary read for understanding the short science fiction of that period, and is also suitable for readers interested in public-domain e-book resources to dip into at leisure. Since the Project Gutenberg edition is in the original English and lacks a detailed content summary, readers are advised to browse the opening pages before reading to confirm whether the subject matter and style suit their taste. It is better suited to readers with a foundation in English reading who are willing to explore lesser-known science fiction in fragmented time, rather than readers seeking systematic discussion of science fiction history or a Chinese translation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with English reading ability who want to explore lesser-known science fiction of the golden age
Resource collectors interested in public-domain e-books and Project Gutenberg
Readers who enjoy short science fiction and read in fragmented time
Students and enthusiasts studying mid-twentieth-century American genre literature

Not a good fit for

Readers who can only read Chinese translations and are not used to English originals
Readers who need systematic discussion of science fiction history or detailed introductory materials
Readers who prefer long, continuous narratives and lack patience for short forms

Reading tips

Read the first one or two sections to confirm the subject matter and style before deciding whether to read the whole book.
Read in comparison with other science fiction short stories by Neville to appreciate his creative characteristics.
Read section by section during commutes or before bed, without forcing yourself to finish it in one sitting.
Jot down unfamiliar period vocabulary while reading to better understand the context.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book a Chinese edition?

No. This edition released by Project Gutenberg is in the original English, with the language marked as English and classified under American and Canadian literature. Chinese readers need some English reading ability or should read with dictionary tools.

What kind of writer is Kris Neville?

According to the available information, Neville (1925–1980) was an American writer whose work is classified under American and Canadian literature and released as an e-book by Project Gutenberg. He is often associated with mid-twentieth-century American science fiction, but the specific subject matter of this book should be determined by the original text.

Why does the introduction mention Project Gutenberg?

Because the e-book edition of this book was released by Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg was the first project to provide free e-books, founded by Michael Hart in 1971, and its introductory text is a general description of the project, not an introduction to the content of this book.

What preparation is needed before reading?

It is advisable to first confirm whether your English reading level is adequate for the original text and to prepare tools for looking up words. Since there is no detailed content summary, try reading the beginning to judge whether the subject matter and style match your interests, then decide whether to read the whole book or selected parts.

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About the author

Kris Neville Author · American · 1925–1980

Kris Neville (1925–1980) was an American science fiction writer born in Missouri. He began publishing in 1949, and his career spanned several decades. Nine of his works are held in this collection, including General Max Shorter, Voyage to Far N'jurd, New Apples in the Garden, Hunt the Hunter, Shamar's War, Earth Alert!, Fresh Air Fiend, and Moral Equivalent; their subjects often involve space travel, alien-world adventure, and visions of future societies. His early work Bettyann is often regarded as a science fiction classic. Beyond fiction, he long worked as a technical writer on plastics and co-authored a book on epoxy resins. He died in Los Angeles in 1980. Public information about his life and literary career is limited, and researchers tend to approach him through the themes and style of his works.