The Garden God A Tale of Two Boys - Couverture souple

Reid, Forrest

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9370816402 ISBN 13 : 9789370816404

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys is a novel that explores innocence, friendship, and intellectual awakening. The story follows two boys, Graham Iddesleigh and Harold Brocklehurst, as they navigate youth and their evolving emotional and philosophical landscapes. Set against an idyllic backdrop, the novel delves into their deep connection, highlighting Graham s introspective nature shaped by his unconventional upbringing and philosophical studies with his father. As Graham enters a more social world, his encounter with Harold, who mirrors a childhood vision, marks a turning point in his emotional development. Their bond becomes the center of an exploration of passion, ambition, and the challenges they face in confronting societal expectations and their personal desires. The narrative offers a rich reflection on growing up, the complexities of love, and the awakening of deeper emotions in the midst of youth's innocence

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Forrest Reid was an Irish novelist, literary critic, and translator, best known for his works that focused on boyhood and its complexities. Born on June 24, 1875, in Belfast, United Kingdom, he became one of the leading pre-war novelists exploring themes of youth, innocence, and personal growth. His works often captured the emotional depth of young male relationships, earning him acclaim as a noted Ulster novelist. Reid s most famous novel, Young Tom, won the prestigious James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1944. He was educated at Christ s College Cambridge and the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. Throughout his life, Reid maintained a keen interest in literature, and his works are recognized for their psychological depth and exploration of human emotions. Reid passed away on January 4, 1947, at the age of 71 in Warrenpoint, United Kingdom. His contributions to literature, particularly his focus on the emotional world of young boys, continue to be appreciated by readers and scholars alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370816402
• ISBN 13: 9789370816404
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 56
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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