Author |
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
Illustrator |
Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945 |
Title |
Tommy and Grizel
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Note |
Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Note |
Sequel to "Sentimental Tommy", #14961.
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Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Bannatyne and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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Summary |
"Tommy and Grizel" by J. M. Barrie is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the experiences of Tommy Sandys, a young boy arriving in London with his sister, Elspeth, who aspires to become a writer under the guidance of O.P. Pym, a reclusive author. As Tommy navigates the complexities of life in the bustling city, he also grapples with the themes of friendship, identity, and the intellectual and emotional intricacies of growing up. The opening of "Tommy and Grizel" introduces the central character Tommy Sandys, a serious yet naive lad, as he arrives in London. He is accompanied by his sister Elspeth and is determined to take on various jobs to escape their past life on a farm. The narrative begins with a focus on Tommy's initial meeting with the larger-than-life author O.P. Pym, who is struggling with his writing. Pym, initially unimpressed with Tommy, becomes curious about him, particularly considering the boy’s ambition and earnestness despite his youthful innocence. This initial encounter sets the stage for Tommy's journey, both as an aspiring writer and as he navigates his relationships and the looming presence of Grizel, a mysterious figure from his past that influences his emotional landscape. (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 |
City and town life -- Fiction
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Subject |
Love stories
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Subject |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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Subject |
Siblings -- Fiction
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Subject |
Youth and death -- Fiction
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Subject |
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
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Subject |
Sentimentalism -- Fiction
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Subject |
Fame -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
11901 |
Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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