| Author |
Finn, Francis J. (Francis James), 1859-1928 |
| Editor |
Betten, Francis S. (Francis Sales), 1863-1942 |
| Title |
Percy Wynn : oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt.
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| Original Publication |
Mainz: Verlag von Franz Kirchheim, 1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Percy Wynn: oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt" by Francis J. Finn is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story revolves around the unique experiences of the main character, Percy Wynn, who navigates the challenges of fitting into a boys' boarding school environment, having come from a sheltered background with six sisters and a nurturing mother. The narrative likely explores themes of friendship, identity, and the importance of personal development amidst adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Percy Wynn, a timid and delicate boy who feels out of place at the American boarding school Maurach. We witness Percy's initial encounter with the other boys, where his gentle demeanor makes him a target for teasing from a group of older students. However, he is soon befriended by Tom Playfair, who defends him against bullies and helps him acclimate to the new environment. Percy's naivety and charm shine through as he candidly discusses his upbringing with Tom, highlighting the contrast between his previous life and the school culture. This initial chapter sets the stage for Percy's ongoing journey of self-discovery, rapport-building, and the intricacies of growing up in a male-dominant sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Students -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Teachers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Catholics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Catholic schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72254 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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