His Family
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A good fit for
- English-language readers who enjoy American family novels
- Literature lovers who want to read public-domain English classics for free
- Readers who want to learn about early twentieth-century American family ethics through fiction
- Students with basic English reading ability willing to try original texts
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer Chinese translations and do not want to read English originals
- Readers expecting strong plots or suspenseful twists
- English beginners who need detailed introductions and annotations
Reading tips
- Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
- Note changes in family relationships as you read to help keep the characters clear.
- Consult background material on early twentieth-century American society to understand characters' choices.
- If reading is difficult, read a Chinese summary first and then compare it with the original.
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About the author
Ernest Cook Poole (1880–1950) was an American journalist, novelist and playwright, and a graduate of Princeton University. He is known for realistic novels that engage with social issues. His best-known work, His Family, won the first Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1918; his other works include The Harbor and His Second Wife. His writing often drew on close observation of social reality, with a realistic style that focuses on ordinary people's circumstances and family relationships amid social change, combining a journalist's acuity with a novelist's narrative skill. Three of his works are held in this collection. Public information about his life and work is limited, and existing accounts center on these representative works and their social concerns.
