In Pastures New

Ade, George, 1866-1944Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 301K words
Chapters: 31

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 Pastures New by George AdeAuthor: Ade, George, 1866-1944,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 22, 2011

Editor's review

In Pastures New is a work by the American writer George Ade (1866–1944), presented as a free eBook from Project Gutenberg. Ade was known for his humor and his observant short-form writing, and this book continues in his light, satirical vein. It serves as an accessible introduction to late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American popular literature and humorous prose. The electronic edition is easy to search and cite, making it especially suitable for readers studying American literature or doing extensive reading in English. There is no need to read for continuous plot; the text can be enjoyed in sections, savoring the author's wording and wit. Since the available information provides only bibliographic and classification details, readers should treat it as public-domain literary material rather than expect detailed notes or an introduction. It suits casual reading in fragmented moments such as a commute or an afternoon, and can also serve as material for English learners encountering early American prose.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in American humor writing and popular prose
English learners who want to do extensive reading with public-domain English originals
Readers studying American literary history who need access to early writers' works
Casual readers who enjoy short, fragmentary reading

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Beginning readers who need detailed notes, introductions, or scholarly translations
Readers who prefer strong plots and novel-length narratives
Readers looking for contemporary subjects or modern English expression

Reading tips

First skim the table of contents or opening to understand the book's structure, then choose passages for close reading according to interest.
Keep a notebook for unfamiliar words and humorous expressions, building a feel for early American English.
Read alongside biographical and historical background on the author to help understand the social satire in the text.
Read a short section each day rather than devouring it all at once and losing the feel for linguistic detail.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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The available information only confirms that it is a literary work by George Ade, classified under American literature, with no more detailed genre description. Readers may treat it as a literary text that can be read in sections; for the specific genre, consult the book's table of contents and main text.

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Can readers with average English proficiency read it?

The work is in early American English, with sentence patterns and vocabulary that differ from contemporary English. Intermediate and above readers can do extensive reading with a dictionary; beginners are better off choosing an annotated edition or starting with short passages.

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About the author

Ade, George, 1866-1944 Author

George Ade (1866–1944) was an American writer known for humorous and satirical short pieces. His works include People You Know, Ade's Fables, More Fables, Fables in Slang, The Slim Princess, Knocking the Neighbors, and In Pastures New. He excelled at slang fables and urban sketches that portray the vanity and calculation of ordinary people, with playful language and brisk pacing, often using small characters' stories to reflect social manners. Fables in Slang, with its colloquial fables satirizing social life, is representative of his light but pointed style. Public information on his nationality, biographical details, and education is limited, so this note avoids speculation. The library holds eight of his works, indicating some presence of his humorous short fiction in Chinese-language book materials.