Linda Condon

Joseph HergesheimerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 314K words
Chapters: 32

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.Linda Condon by Joseph HergesheimerAuthor: Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 1, 2004

Editor's review

Linda Condon is a novel by Joseph Hergesheimer, situated within the early twentieth-century American literary tradition. Hergesheimer is known for his finely wrought descriptions of setting and character; the book centers on its title heroine and traces the emotional and circumstantial arc of an individual within a particular social milieu, offering readers a window into how American fiction of the period handled female characters and ways of life. As a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is readily accessible and well suited to assigned reading or special study in courses on American literary history, as well as to readers interested in expanding their familiarity with early twentieth-century American fiction. One caveat: the book is in the original English, and its narrative pacing and linguistic conventions are remote from contemporary fiction, so first-time readers may need time to adjust; moreover, its treatment of character and society bears the imprint of the author's era and should be read in historical context rather than judged by present-day standards.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University students and researchers studying early twentieth-century American literature
Advanced English readers interested in American fiction about women
Instructors who need public-domain English novels for course use or research
Literature enthusiasts seeking to broaden their reading in American literary history

Not a good fit for

General readers with limited English who prefer a Chinese translation
Readers of contemporary genre fiction who favor strong plots and fast pacing
Readers unfamiliar with early twentieth-century American society and short on patience

Reading tips

Before reading, learn something about early twentieth-century American society and literature to better understand the characters' circumstances.
Pay attention to the author's descriptions of setting and psychology; excerpt passages for stylistic analysis.
For course use, read alongside other American novels about women from the same period.
If the original English proves difficult, read chapter summaries first and then return to the text to reduce frustration.

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What other works has the author written?

Joseph Hergesheimer was an American novelist who wrote several novels and essay collections. This material provides only the edition and author information for Linda Condon and does not list his complete works; consult literary histories or library catalogs for further verification.

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not really. It is an early twentieth-century English novel whose language and narrative pacing pose difficulties for beginners. Readers should have at least intermediate English reading ability, or first use Chinese-language materials to understand the story's background before attempting the original.

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About the author

Joseph Hergesheimer Author · American · 1880–1954

Joseph Hergesheimer (1880–1954) was an American novelist born in Philadelphia. He first studied painting and later turned to writing. He is known for depicting the lives of the wealthy and for an ornate, decorative prose style. His representative works include The Three Black Pennys, Java Head, Linda Condon, and Cytherea. In 1922, critics rated him 'the most important American writer,' though his reputation declined in the 1930s. The collection here holds 12 of his works, including the novels Mountain Blood, Wild Oranges, and Tubal Cain. His fiction often focuses on upper-class life, with carefully wrought prose and atmosphere, giving him a distinctive place in early twentieth-century American fiction. Publicly available information on his life and work is limited, and this note relies only on verified facts and widely accepted records.