Being a Boy by Charles Dudley Warner
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
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| Illustrator | Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 |
| Title | Being a Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Being a Boy" by Charles Dudley Warner is a reflective essay written in the late 19th century. This work captures the essence of boyhood experiences in rural New England, celebrating the joys and challenges of growing up on a farm. Warner draws from a collective childhood memory rather than a single narrative, allowing readers to connect with the nostalgic themes of adventure, curiosity, and the bittersweet transition to adulthood. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's perspective on boyhood, filled with whimsical observations and playful anecdotes about farm life. Warner presents a picture of a carefree boy, eager to engage in manual tasks such as driving oxen, milking cows, and exploring nature while also reflecting on the obligations and restrictions that come with childhood. The author humorously details the inner thoughts of a boy as he navigates chores, the appeal of carefree adventures, and the delightful mischief that fills his day. Through these observations, Warner invites readers to reminisce about the joys of youth and the complex emotions tied to growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Autobiographies |
| Subject | Country life |
| Subject | Boys -- Biography |
| Subject | New England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54604 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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