Young Blood

Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 478K words
Chapters: 48

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.Young Blood by E. W. HornungAuthor: Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jun 9, 2013

Editor's review

Young Blood is a novel by E. W. Hornung, offered as a free eBook through Project Gutenberg. A British writer of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Hornung writes in a style distinctly marked by his era, advancing the plot through a weave of suspense and his characters' circumstances. The book serves as supplementary reading for understanding English popular fiction of the period and will appeal to readers with an interest in collecting or studying public-domain literature. As the electronic edition is in the original English, it requires some English reading ability and is especially suited to readers who wish to encounter the feel of late Victorian and Edwardian fiction in the original. It is best placed in a broader English-literature reading sequence and read alongside the author's other works to appreciate the consistency of his narrative technique. As a free eBook it is also convenient for fragmented reading on electronic devices, though readers should not expect the fast pace of modern fiction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers interested in late nineteenth-century British popular fiction
Readers who wish to read public-domain English novels in free eBook form
Literature enthusiasts studying Hornung's work or the English narrative style of the period

Not a good fit for

Readers unaccustomed to reading English originals who rely on Chinese translations
Readers expecting modern fast-paced plots and strong suspense structures

Reading tips

Learn about the background of English fiction in Hornung's era before starting the text to reduce the gap in language and style.
Use the eBook's search function to mark passages where characters appear, making it easier to track relationships and plotlines.
Alternate with other public-domain English novels to avoid fatigue from a single narrative style.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the information, the book's language is English (Language: English); it is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, and reading it requires English reading ability. The information does not indicate that a Chinese translation exists.

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Project Gutenberg was the first platform to offer free eBooks, with Michael Hart advancing the concept of eBooks in 1971. This book is a public-domain eBook released on that platform, easy to obtain free of charge and to read on electronic devices; the specific formatting and proofreading should be judged from the actual file.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

A basic familiarity with English literature of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and a certain English vocabulary are recommended. If you are unfamiliar with the author Hornung and his era, consult general public-domain literary reference materials before starting the text.

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About the author

Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921 Author

E. W. Hornung (Ernest William Hornung, 1866–1921) was a British author best known for creating the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles. The collection here holds twenty-nine of his works, including the Raffles stories such as The Amateur Cracksman, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman and A Thief in the Night, as well as crime and adventure novels like Stingaree and Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front, based on his experiences in the First World War. His writing is brisk and neatly plotted, with a polished tone suited to characters who live on the edge of the law, and it holds a place in the traditions of crime and adventure fiction. Public information about his life is limited, so this introduction concentrates on his subjects and style.