In Old Kentucky

Marshall, Edward, 1870-1933Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 452K words
Chapters: 46

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.In Old Kentucky by Charles Turner Dazey and Edward MarshallAuthor: Marshall, Edward, 1870-1933,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Nov 3, 2004

Editor's review

This is an English play co-written by Charles Turner Dazey and Edward Marshall, set in Kentucky and belonging to American popular literature and stage drama. It is useful for understanding late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century American regional drama, Southern imaginings, and popular narrative. Readers can observe how plays of the period organized conflict, shaped characters, and created local color. The electronic edition comes from Project Gutenberg, making it easy to search and cite, and suitable as supplementary material for courses in American literature or theater history. It should be read as a historical text, with attention to its language habits and stage directions, rather than expecting the fluency of a modern novel.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying American popular drama and regional literature
Language learners needing late nineteenth-century English play texts
Readers interested in Southern American themes and stage history

Not a good fit for

General leisure readers expecting a modern full-length novel
Beginners unfamiliar with English play formats and stage directions
Those seeking detailed scholarly annotations and background introductions

Reading tips

Read the character list and scene descriptions first, then go through the acts in order, paying attention to stage directions.
Read alongside resources on late nineteenth-century American theater history to understand the popularity of regional themes.
When encountering dialect spellings, read through the context first; there is no need to verify every word.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a play?

According to the materials, it is co-written by Charles Turner Dazey and Edward Marshall, belongs to American literature, and is set in Kentucky. The text has features of stage drama; readers will encounter play elements such as scenes and character blocking, and should approach it as a play.

How difficult is the English, and is it suitable for beginners?

The work was written early and contains dialect spellings and old-fashioned expressions, posing a certain threshold for English beginners. It is more suitable for those with upper-intermediate reading ability or those willing to use annotations and reference tools. For leisure reading only, the language barrier may feel considerable.

What are the practical advantages of the electronic edition?

This edition comes from Project Gutenberg and is a free e-book, convenient for full-text search, copying quotations, and reading in sections. It is suitable for coursework, textual analysis, or reading by acts, but usually does not include modern scholarly annotations; deeper understanding still requires external materials.

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About the author

Marshall, Edward, 1870-1933 Author · American · 1870–1933

Edward Marshall (1870–1933) was an American journalist and writer active in the press and literary circles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Public information about his life and education is limited; what can be confirmed is only his nationality, dates, and professional identity. Two of his works are held in the collection: The Old Flute-Player: A Romance of To-day and In Old Kentucky. Judging from their titles and genres, both works carry a popular romantic flavor. The former, subtitled "A Romance of To-day," suggests an interest in contemporary life, while the latter points to the American South and Kentucky, possibly continuing the era's popular tradition of regional narrative. Marshall's writing stands between journalistic reportage and popular fiction; his output was small, and his influence was mainly confined to the mass reading market of his active years.