Count Bunker

Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer), 1870-1944Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 332K words
Chapters: 34

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.Count Bunker by J. Storer CloustonAuthor: Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer), 1870-1944,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jan 1, 1999

Editor's review

Count Bunker is an English novel by the Scottish writer J. Storer Clouston and is a public-domain work in the Project Gutenberg free e-book program. Clouston is known for a light, humorous narrative style, and this book continues his vein of social comedy, building its plot around the character Count Bunker for an easy but enjoyable read. As an early English literary work now in the public domain, its value lies not only in the story itself but also in offering readers a sample of the narrative pleasures of early twentieth-century English popular fiction. The e-edition is provided by Project Gutenberg, mainly in plain text, easy to obtain on various reading devices. It suits English literature enthusiasts as extensive reading material, and also readers interested in the history of public-domain e-books and early electronic text circulation. There is no need to seek plot complexity; it is better suited to fragmentary reading moments to savor its light comic tone and the wit of its dialogue.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners seeking light English novels for extensive reading and practice in English reading rhythm
Readers interested in early twentieth-century English popular literature and social comedy
Those interested in Project Gutenberg public-domain e-books who are used to free electronic reading

Not a good fit for

Serious literature readers expecting deep social critique or complex psychological portrayal
Beginners with weak English foundations who need annotations and introductory guidance

Reading tips

First read a chapter or two to feel Clouston's humorous tone, then decide whether to close-read or read extensively.
Use a dictionary or the word-lookup function of an e-reader to handle unfamiliar early English expressions.
Treat the book as light bedtime or commute reading, one or two chapters at a time.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the original English edition, released by Project Gutenberg as a free e-book; the main text is in English, and there is no official Chinese translation information. Some English reading ability is needed before reading.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg is the earliest project providing free e-books; this book is its public-domain electronic text, usually provided in plain text and other forms, easy to download free and read across devices, but generally without modern annotations or introductions.

Can I read it without having read other works by Clouston?

Yes. This book is a standalone story and does not depend on prior knowledge of the author's other works. It is advisable to read the opening chapters first to become familiar with the characters and narrative tone, then follow the plot.

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About the author

Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer), 1870-1944 Author

Joseph Storer Clouston (1870–1944) was an author known for light-hearted humor and adventure narrative. The library holds eight of his works, spanning absurd comedy, spy thriller, and historical legend. Representative works such as The Lunatic at Large and Count Bunker create humor through exaggerated situations and witty dialogue, while The Spy in Black turns to the tension and suspense of spy fiction, and Vandrad the Viking draws on Norse legend for an adventure story. His writing often drives the plot through distinctive characters and unexpected twists, combining entertainment with readability in popular fiction. Because public information is limited, details of his life, nationality, and education cannot be confirmed; the above introduction relies only on the library's work information and verifiable publishing common knowledge.