Simon by J. Storer Clouston (1923)

Name: Simon
Author: J. Storer Clouston

Simon follows a solitary man who travels to a northern town while concealing his identity, only to become embroiled in a murder that uncovers hidden secrets and motives among the townsfolk and his own family. As tensions rise, the investigation reveals the complexities of human nature and the darkness lurking beneath the surface of small-town life.

By J. Storer Clouston · First published 1923 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 40 chapters · 83,469 words

First lines

The train had come a long journey and the afternoon was wearing on. The passenger in the last third class compartment but one, looking out of the window sombrely and intently, saw nothing now but desolate brown hills and a winding lonely river, very northern looking under the autumnal sky.

What this Textopian page supports

Simon is listed on Textopian as a novel by J. Storer Clouston, dated 1923 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

Work type: Novel
Author: J. Storer Clouston
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
Length: 83,469 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 2,590 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

Good citation fit

Work identity for Simon by J. Storer Clouston
Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
Readability and classroom-planning context
Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

What should a reader notice first when entering Simon?
How does this novel by J. Storer Clouston fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
Where does Fiction first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

Genres

Fiction — The book is a work of fiction that explores character development and narrative.
Literary Fiction — It delves into complex themes and character introspection, typical of literary fiction.
Drama — The plot involves significant emotional conflicts and character interactions.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey reflects themes of personal growth and self-discovery.