True Love's Reward

Mrs. Georgie SheldonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 387K words
Chapters: 39

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.True Love's Reward by Mrs. Georgie SheldonAuthor: Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs., 1843-1926,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 23, 2004

Editor's review

True Love's Reward is another popular English novel by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon, and its title announces its emotional and moral theme: true love is tested and at last rewarded. Such works were widely read in the late nineteenth century, pleasing readers with tangled plots, clearly drawn good and evil characters, and happy endings. The free electronic edition from Project Gutenberg brings this old work back into public view; its value lies not in any breakthrough in literary history but in its faithful record of the tastes and values of ordinary readers of the time. Read it as a light English melodrama in the original and watch how the characters move through misunderstanding, obstruction, and trial toward reunion; it can also serve as material for studying the narrative patterns of popular fiction. No deep interpretation is required—simply enjoy the unfolding of the story.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English readers who enjoy classic romance and happy endings
Those seeking clear-plotted, moderately difficult English originals for extensive reading
Readers interested in nineteenth-century American popular literature and reading culture
Readers who want to sense old-fashioned attitudes to love through light reading

Not a good fit for

Serious literary readers expecting complex psychology and open endings
Those with weak English reading skills who need a Chinese translation
Readers who dislike conventional romance formulas and clear-cut good and evil

Reading tips

Read extensively, following the main plot, and don't worry over individual old-fashioned expressions.
Note how the "reward" in the title is realized, and observe the author's moral outlook and narrative logic.
Read alongside another work by the same author to see her habitual plot patterns.
After finishing, briefly note the character relationships to help review and understand how the ending is arranged.

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FAQ

What kind of story is this?

Judging from the title and the author's usual style, it is a popular romance about true love undergoing trials and finally receiving its reward. The details unfold in the reading, so it is best not to assume them in advance.

How does it differ from the author's other book?

Both are popular English novels by Mrs. Sheldon and both are free eBooks from Project Gutenberg. Their subjects differ: one centers on the secret of a royal mirror, the other on the testing and reward of true love; reading them together reveals her narrative patterns.

What if there is no Chinese edition?

The available material indicates an English electronic edition from Project Gutenberg. Chinese readers can use a dictionary or translation tools, or read chapter summaries first before turning to the original, to lower the barrier.

Is it suitable as material for literary research?

It suits research on popular literature and reading history rather than analysis as a classic. It reflects the tastes and values of ordinary readers of the time, and researchers may focus on its plot patterns and portrayal of gender roles.

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About the author

Mrs. Georgie Sheldon Author · American · 1843–1926

Mrs. Georgie Sheldon (1843–1926), born Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs, was an American writer of popular fiction, born in Wrentham, Massachusetts. She began publishing in 1869 and during the 1880s serialized forty-seven romance novels for the New York Weekly. Over her lifetime she wrote more than a hundred works; eight are held in this collection, including Virgie's Inheritance, Katherine's Sheaves, His Heart's Queen and Mona; or, The Secret of a Royal Mirror. Her novels typically revolve around emotional entanglements, inheritances and questions of identity, with intricate plots and happy endings that suited the tastes of a mass readership. The American writer Theodore Dreiser named her one of the three most popular authors of her day. Public information on her early life and education is limited.