The Hawthorns

Amy WaltonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 173K words
Chapters: 18

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 Hawthorns by Amy WaltonAuthor: Walton, Amy, 1848-1899,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Apr 27, 2007

Editor's review

The Hawthorns is a work of juvenile literature by late nineteenth-century author Amy Walton, classified under Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, with family and country life as its narrative backdrop, and the name itself carries a strong English rural flavor. Walton's children's fiction appeared mostly in the juvenile periodicals and readers of the day, gentle in style and attentive to everyday detail and the portrayal of character. This edition comes from Project Gutenberg, a public-domain electronic text without modern annotation, and serves as a window onto the character of juvenile reading from the late Victorian to the Edwardian era. The book relies more on an understanding of its period background than on dramatic conflict, allowing readers to sense the ethical concern and texture of life in old-fashioned family narrative, and it is also suitable as light material for extensive English reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in late nineteenth-century British juvenile fiction
Readers who enjoy gentle family narrative and descriptions of country life
English extensive-reading learners in need of light public-domain English texts
Researchers interested in the history of children's literature and the style of period reading matter

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting strong adventure plots and suspenseful conflict
Beginners in need of modern annotation and introductory guidance
Readers who prefer contemporary colloquial narrative style

Reading tips

Proceed chapter by chapter, noting character relationships and main events after each chapter to keep the old-fashioned narrative threads from becoming scattered
Learn a little about late nineteenth-century English country life beforehand to help understand the details
Read alongside works by contemporaries such as Holt to compare the subjects and tone of juvenile fiction
As extensive-reading material, limit the daily portion to maintain continuity and interest

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FAQ

Is The Hawthorns about the plant or about a family's story?

The material shows that it belongs to juvenile literature, and the title seems to be taken from the name of a residence or family rather than being a botanical work. Readers should treat it as a novel and focus on the characters and family life rather than on scientific information about the hawthorn itself.

Is this book connected with the work of Thomas Hardy?

The material shows no connection between the two. The author is Amy Walton and the book belongs to juvenile literature; readers should not take it as an adaptation or sequel of Hardy's work, and should avoid confusing the author and the subject matter.

Does this edition have an introduction and notes?

No. This edition was released by Project Gutenberg and is a public-domain electronic text, usually providing only the main text without a modern introduction or notes. If background explanation is needed, consult separate material on the author and on late nineteenth-century juvenile reading.

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About the author

Amy Walton Author · English · 1848–1899

Amy Walton (1848–1899) was a British writer of children's literature in the Victorian era. She produced a number of children's books, ten of which are held in this collection. Her representative works include Penelope and the Others: Story of Five Country Children, White Lilac or the Queen of the May, Thistle and Rose: A Story for Girls, Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes, The Hawthorns, Susan, A Pair of Clogs, and Our Frank. Because public information is limited, the details of her life are little known; her works nonetheless show that she was skilled at portraying family life and rural childhood in a warm and delicate style. She focused on children's daily lives, family affection, and emotional worlds, and her stories often centre on girls and families. Her plain, natural language suits young readers, and she holds a place in the children's literature of her time.