The Court of Boyville by William Allen White

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Author White, William Allen, 1868-1944
Illustrator Lowell, Orson, 1871-1956
Illustrator Verbeek, Gustave, 1867-1937
Title The Court of Boyville
Contents The martyrdom of "Mealy" Jones -- A recent Confederate victory -- "While the evil days come not" -- James Sears: a naughty person -- Much pomp and several circumstances -- "The herb called hearts-ease".
Credits E-text prepared by Christine Gehring, Tim Koeller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Court of Boyville" by William Allen White is a fictional work crafted in the late 19th century. This charming narrative delves into the carefree and tumultuous lives of boys growing up in the quaint town of Boyville, exploring themes of childhood adventure, social dynamics, and the bittersweet transition into adulthood. Central characters such as Harold "Mealy" Jones, Winfield "Piggy" Pennington, and their companions navigate the challenges of friendship, peer pressure, and the complexities of young love. At the start of the book, the prologue sets the tone for a nostalgic reflection on childhood, emphasizing the unique and often unrecognized world of boys. White portrays Boyville as an enchanted realm where boys bask in their autonomy, unaware of the societal norms looming outside their playground. The opening chapter introduces Mealy Jones, a boy struggling to assert his identity amidst the backdrop of peer expectations and familial pressure. As he longs to fit in with his adventurous friends, including Piggy, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and fear of disapproval. This tender exploration captures the turmoil and triumphs of boyhood, inviting readers to reminisce about their own formative experiences while rooting for Mealy as he navigates the trials of growing up in the exhilarating yet daunting Court of Boyville. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12377
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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