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Plain Words from America: A Letter to a German Professor (1917)

by Douglas Wilson Johnson

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Plain Words from America: A Letter to a German Professor (1917) is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Douglas Wilson Johnson. Catalog subjects include World War, 1914-1918 -- Public opinion. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

Plain Words from America: A Letter to a German Professor (1917) is calibrated from 10,415 sampled words across 5 chapters: sentences average 32.8 words, 57.9% exceed 24 words and 12.3% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 32.8 words, with 28.3% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

12.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

One sitting

A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 2 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

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Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · medium confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

5 chapters

  1. 01PUBLISHER'S NOTE.2 min
  2. 02PLAIN WORDS FROM AMERICA8 min
  3. 03I.9 min
  4. 04II.9 min
  5. 05III.21 min
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