The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel by Alec Waugh
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"The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel" by Alec Waugh is a fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore the lives of schoolboys and their romantic entanglements, particularly focusing on Roland Whately as he navigates his feelings for various girls amidst the dynamics of school life. Themes of youth, innocence, and the complexities of burgeoning relationships are likely central to the narrative. At the start of the
novel, we are introduced to Roland Whately, who returns to school early in an effort to secure his preferred dormitory and study arrangements before the rest of the boys arrive. As Roland reflects on his decision to take an earlier train, he encounters Howard, a senior student, and feels compelled to engage in a spontaneous act of rebellion by interacting with local girls at a nearby dance. The opening chapters set the stage for the budding relationships amongst Roland, his school friends, and the girls they meet, hinting at future conflicts and emotional developments as the characters navigate their youthful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Waugh, Alec, 1898-1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel |
| Note | Also published as "Roland Whately," #52020. |
| Credits |
Produced by Dianna Adair, Marc-André Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Businessmen -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43952 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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