Miracle by Price

Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 22K 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.Miracle by Price by Irving E. CoxAuthor: Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jan 19, 2019

Editor's review

Miracle by Price is a work by Irving E. Cox (1917–2001), released by Project Gutenberg in 2019 as a free ebook and classified under American and Canadian literature (PS). The value of this edition lies first in accessibility: readers can obtain the original English text on various devices at no cost, making it a lightweight entry point to twentieth-century American genre fiction. The work is not long and its narrative pace is relatively tight, suitable for reading in a short session and then reflecting on its setup and twists. While reading, note how the author builds the situation and creates suspense within limited space, and whether the ending leaves an aftertaste. Because it is the original English text with no Chinese supporting materials, readers with some English foundation are advised to try it, and dictionary tools can lower the threshold. Overall, this book is better suited as interest-driven casual reading than as a text for systematic study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers curious about early American genre fiction who want a low-cost trial read
Those with some English foundation who want to practice reading original English texts
Readers who like short works and want a quick read-through experience
Ebook users interested in public-domain resources from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

Beginners who need a Chinese translation or detailed annotations
Research-oriented readers seeking scholarly introductions and background verification
Readers who prefer long, complex structures and deep character portrayal

Reading tips

Best read in one sitting; the length is short, and continuous reading better conveys the suspense.
Before reading, check the first two paragraphs to gauge the style, then decide whether to slow down for close reading.
Use the dictionary function of an ebook reader to look up words as you go, reducing interruptions.
After finishing, briefly note the setup and turning points for easier discussion with others or writing a short review.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not very suitable for readers starting from zero. This edition is the original English text with no Chinese annotations; it is better to try it after gaining basic English reading ability, and dictionary tools can be used.

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What type of work is this book?

According to Project Gutenberg's classification, it falls under American and Canadian literature (PS) and is a public-domain literary text. The specific genre should be determined by the body content.

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About the author

Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001 Author

Irving E. Cox (1917–2001) was an American science fiction writer about whom public information is limited. Ten of his works are held in this collection, including Impact, The Cartels Jungle, The Guardians, The Instant of Now, Miracle by Price, Firth's World, Love Story, and Adolescents Only. Judging from these titles, he was active in the mid-twentieth-century science fiction magazine era and worked mainly in short and novella forms. His themes often involve future social structures, the workings of business and power, the ethical dilemmas raised by technology, and the situation of adolescents. Titles such as The Cartels Jungle suggest an interest in economic combines and institutionalized power, while The Guardians and Adolescents Only point to guardian figures and generational relations. His prose is generally direct and brisk, emphasizing plot momentum and conceptual presentation, placing him among the writers of the Golden Age science fiction milieu. Because biographical material is scarce, his specific career and the full scope of his work await more complete bibliographic and archival research.