My Lady Selene

Ludens, MagnusProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 16K words
Chapters: 2

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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.My Lady Selene by Magnus LudensAuthor: Ludens, Magnus,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jan 11, 2016

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Ludens, Magnus Author

Magnus Ludens is an author about whom little public information is available. Only two works are currently known, The Long, Silvery Day and My Lady Selene. Since details of his life, such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name, are not recorded, his personal background cannot be described in detail, and readers' understanding of him still depends mainly on these two works. Judging from the titles, both works carry striking imagery: one is titled after "a long, silvery day," while the other revolves around "Lady Selene," evoking moonlight, myth, and a lyrical atmosphere, which suggests that the author may favor fantasy or classical themes. Overall, Ludens's literary profile awaits further material, and although the existing body of work is small, it offers readers clues to his stylistic orientation and leaves room for further study.