The Furious Rose

Dean EvansProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 26K 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.The Furious Rose by Dean EvansAuthor: Evans, Dean,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 21, 2016

Editor's review

As a public-domain eBook in the Project Gutenberg collection, The Furious Rose offers Chinese readers a window into early English short-form fiction. The available information places it in the American and Canadian literature category, and its length and scope make it suitable as an entry-level light read in the original English. Its value lies not in grand narrative or canonical status but in showing the early electronic texts preserved by Project Gutenberg, letting readers experience the original texture of public-domain books in language and typesetting. When reading, focus on language rhythm and narrative structure rather than expecting complex plots or profound themes. For readers looking to build English reading volume and understand the public-domain eBook ecosystem, this is a low-threshold supplementary read; those seeking strong plots or a Chinese translation should choose carefully. Reading the electronic edition alongside a dictionary is recommended, with attention to the language difficulty of the English original.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners building reading volume with short English originals
Readers interested in public-domain eBooks and Project Gutenberg
People who need light English material to fill spare moments
Enthusiasts studying early American and Canadian literary samples

Not a good fit for

General readers expecting a Chinese translation or bilingual edition
Genre-fiction readers who prefer strong plots and long narratives
Readers with weak English foundations who are unwilling to look up words

Reading tips

Read through once for the gist, then a second time to check unfamiliar words and background.
Use an electronic dictionary or bilingual tools and work through language difficulties paragraph by paragraph.
After reading, briefly note characters and plot threads to check comprehension.
Read alongside other public-domain short stories to sense differences in textual style.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the available information, this is an English public-domain eBook in the Project Gutenberg collection, in English and classified under American and Canadian literature. The information does not indicate a Chinese translation, so readers need some English reading ability.

Is it suitable for English beginners to read directly?

Not necessarily for readers with no foundation. This is the English original, and early public-domain texts may show period traces in typesetting and word choice. It is recommended for learners with basic vocabulary who are willing to read with dictionary tools; beginners may start with simpler materials.

Why does the recommendation not describe the specific plot?

The available information provides only basic details such as title, author, publisher, and classification, with no plot summary. To avoid inventing content not in the book, the recommendation focuses on textual attributes, reading threshold, and use scenarios; readers must read the book themselves for the specific plot.

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About the author

Dean Evans Author · American · 1911–1963

Dean Evans (1911–1963) was a pen name used by an American writer of popular fiction, whose real name was George F. Krull. Public information about the man himself is limited, and his writing career was concentrated mainly in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Between 1948 and 1954, he published detective and science fiction short stories in popular magazines such as Black Mask and Galaxy Science Fiction, works that combine the tight pacing of genre fiction with a sense of the fantastic. His representative works include The Very Black, The Furious Rose, The Moons of Mars, and Not a Creature Was Stirring. His short stories generally revolve around suspense and science-fictional imagination, serving the reading tastes of the mass magazines popular at the time, and he was one of the many genre writers of that era.