Seventeen by Booth Tarkington

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Author Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946
Title Seventeen
A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family, Especially William
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "Seventeen" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story focuses on the life of a 17-year-old boy, William Sylvanus Baxter, as he navigates the challenges and experiences of adolescence in a middle-sized midland city. It delves into themes of youth, love, identity, and the often tumultuous transition from childhood to adulthood. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to William, who finds himself at a crossroads in his youth, caught between the remnants of childhood playfulness and the burgeoning responsibilities and feelings of teenage life. He battles with his self-image and a desire to appear sophisticated in the eyes of others, particularly girls. His interactions reflect a mix of bravado and vulnerability, illustrated through his concerns about how he is perceived in public and his fascination with a pretty unknown girl he encounters. As he grapples with the awkwardness of adolescence, his encounters with friends and family provide both comic relief and poignant moments that underscore the confusion and excitement of being seventeen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject First loves -- Fiction
Subject Teenage boys -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1611
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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