The Yale Cup

Albertus True DudleyProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 298K words
Chapters: 30

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 Yale Cup by Albertus T. DudleyAuthor: Dudley, Albertus T. (Albertus True), 1866-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jun 28, 2017

Editor's review

This is a school sports novel for young readers by Albertus T. Dudley, centered on the Yale Cup and included in Project Gutenberg's public-domain young adult literature. The work takes school competition as its narrative core, showing cooperation, rivalry, and growth among team members; the language is brisk, and the plot advances through the course of matches and the characters' choices, carrying the typical flavor of early twentieth-century American school stories. Its value lies not in complex literary technique but in presenting a plain sporting spirit and a group portrait of boys: beyond victory and defeat, it values character, team, and perseverance. For readers studying the history of American young adult literature or school sports narratives, it can serve as a sample; for general readers, it is a briskly paced English leisure read suitable for odd moments. The Project Gutenberg edition is a free electronic text, convenient for searching characters and chapters, and suitable for language learners as extensive reading material.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy English-language school sports novels
Intermediate language learners using the English original for extensive reading practice
Readers researching early American young adult literature and school narratives

Not a good fit for

Serious fiction readers who prefer complex literary structure and profound themes
Readers with no interest at all in sports competition
Beginning English learners who need modern annotation or a Chinese introduction

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide on close or extensive reading.
Trace character relationships through the course of the matches, noting the main team members and key games.
Skip sports terms at first and look them up together after finishing the plot.
Read alongside background material on American school sports culture to deepen understanding of the characters' motives.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners?

Not really for absolute beginners or elementary readers. It is an early twentieth-century English original with period features in sentence structure and vocabulary; intermediate learners will read more smoothly with a dictionary, and beginners are advised to start with retellings or graded readers.

What is the story mainly about?

It revolves around the Yale Cup, a school sports competition, depicting the rivalry, cooperation, and growth of team members in training and matches. It is a typical school sports novel for young readers, focused on characters' choices and team spirit rather than complex plot twists.

Does the Project Gutenberg edition have notes or an introduction?

Project Gutenberg provides public-domain electronic texts that usually contain no modern scholarly annotation or introduction. Readers who need background explanation can consult materials on the author and work themselves, or read alongside the history of American school sports.

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About the author

Albertus True Dudley Author · American · 1866–1955

Albertus True Dudley (1866–1955) was an American author. Born in New York State on January 19, 1866, and deceased on February 11, 1955, he graduated from Harvard University and went on to teach for many years at schools including Phillips Exeter Academy. Alongside his teaching, he wrote juvenile fiction centered on school sports, usually set against school life and built around baseball, football, and similar athletics; the stories are brisk in pace and uplifting in tone. His representative works include The Yale Cup, Making the Nine, With Mask and Mitt, and The School Four. His "Phillips Exeter series" found a fairly wide readership among young readers of the time, and five of his works are held in the collection. Public information about him is limited, so this note focuses on his subject matter, style, and influence.