README.md

---
language:
- en
size_categories:
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task_categories:
- text-classification
- token-classification
- text-generation
- fill-mask
pretty_name: Books For All!
dataset_info:
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  - name: authors
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    - name: death_year
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    - name: death_year
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configs:
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  data_files:
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    path: data/train-*
tags:
- books
- text
---
# Welcome to the World of Gutendex English Books!

**This repository brings you a curated collection of English books from the vast Gutendex library, hosted on the amazing Hugging Face platform. Dive into a plethora of classics, timeless gems, and lesser-known treasures, all waiting to be explored and rediscovered.**

## ✨ What's inside?

+ **Thousands of English books:** We've meticulously handpicked and processed a diverse selection of English books, spanning various genres and eras. From adventure novels and historical sagas to philosophical treatises and poetry anthologies, you'll find something for every taste.
+ **Clean and accessible text:** Each book is carefully cleaned and converted to plain text format, making it readily available for natural language processing (NLP) tasks and analysis.
+ **Easy-to-use metadata:** Each book comes with rich metadata, including author, title, publication date, genre, and language. This makes it simple to filter, search, and organize your literary adventures.
+ **Open and shareable:** This repository is built on the collaborative spirit of Hugging Face. Feel free to fork, contribute, and build upon this collection to create your own unique literary playground.

## Getting started:

+ **Explore the dataset:** Browse the list of available books or use the provided metadata to find specific titles or genres.
+ **⬇️ Download & Use:** Each book is readily available for download in plain text format. Feel free to integrate them into your NLP projects, build custom applications, or simply enjoy reading them in their digital form.
+ **Contribute & share:** This is just the beginning! If you find a missing book, have suggestions for improvement, or want to create new features, we encourage you to contribute and be part of the growing community.

## Beyond the bookshelf:

This repository is not just a collection of books, it's a springboard for creativity and innovation. Here are some potential applications:

+ **Train your own NLP models:** Use this dataset to train language models on diverse writing styles and historical texts.
+ **Build research projects:** Analyze literary trends, explore author similarities, or develop new methods for text analysis.
+ **Spark creativity:** Draw inspiration from timeless stories and craft your own literary masterpieces.
+ **Share your love of books:** Create engaging applications, interactive experiences, or simply recommend hidden gems to fellow bookworms.

## Let the adventure begin!

We hope this repository opens up a world of possibilities for readers, researchers, and NLP enthusiasts alike. So grab your bookworm hat, embark on a literary journey, and don't hesitate to leave your mark on this ever-growing treasure trove of words.

## Happy reading!

**P.S.** Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, suggestions, or simply want to share your favorite book from the collection. We're always happy to hear from fellow bibliophiles!