Author |
Welldon, J. E. C. (James Edward Cowell), 1854-1937 |
Title |
Gerald Eversley's Friendship: A Study in Real Life
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Smith, Elder & Co.,1895.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"Gerald Eversley's Friendship: A Study in Real Life" by J. E. C. Welldon is a narrative fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the lives of two boys, Gerald Eversley and Harry Venniker, as they embark on their journey into public school life at St. Anselm's. This exploration of friendship, social class, and the trials of growing up unfolds in a richly detailed historical context. The opening of the book introduces us to the contrasting backgrounds of the two main characters. As they arrive at the railway station, both boys, accompanied by their fathers, are poised to begin their education at St. Anselm's. Gerald, who is introduced as timid and introspective, struggles as he adjusts to the new environment, feeling out of place in comparison to the more confident and athletic Harry. The narrative sets the stage for themes of friendship and adversity as Harry unexpectedly offers his companionship, laying the groundwork for a relationship that will navigate the challenges of school life and personal growth. The chapter evokes a rich atmosphere of anticipation, anxiety, and the innocence of youthful beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction
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Subject |
Friendship in youth -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
67914 |
Release Date |
Apr 24, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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