Sentimental Tommy A Story of His Boyhood
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
04.05.2005
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
484
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,8 cm
Gewicht
779 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4179-0369-6
Sentimental Tommy is a novel written by J.M. Barrie that tells the story of a young boy named Tommy who grows up in a small Scottish town. The novel follows Tommy's life from his early childhood to his teenage years, exploring his relationships with his family, friends, and the wider community.Tommy is a sensitive and imaginative child who often retreats into his own world of fantasy and daydreams. He is particularly fascinated by the idea of heroism and chivalry, and often imagines himself as a brave knight or daring adventurer.As he grows older, Tommy becomes increasingly aware of the complexities of the world around him. He struggles to reconcile his idealistic view of the world with the harsh realities of poverty, injustice, and social inequality.Throughout the novel, Tommy is supported by a cast of colorful characters, including his mother, his best friend Grizel, and the eccentric artist Mr. Pym. Together, they help him navigate the challenges of growing up and finding his place in the world.Sentimental Tommy is a poignant and charming novel that captures the joys and struggles of childhood with warmth and humor. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.1896. Scottish dramatist and novelist known for the whimsy and sentimental fantasy of his work. Sentimental Tommy is considered one of his outstanding prose works. The book begins: The celebrated Tommy first comes into view on a dirty London stair, and he was in sexless garments, which were all he had, and he was five, and so though we are looking at him, we must do it sideways, lest he sit down hurriedly to hide them. That inscrutable face, which made the clubmen of his later days uneasy and even puzzled the ladies while he was making love to them, was already his, except when he smiled at one of his pretty thoughts or stopped at an open door to sniff a potful. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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