Percy Wynn : oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt. by Francis J. Finn

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Author Finn, Francis J. (Francis James), 1859-1928
Editor Betten, Francis S. (Francis Sales), 1863-1942
Title Percy Wynn : oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt.
Original Publication Mainz: Verlag von Franz Kirchheim, 1897.
Credits Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Percy Wynn: oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt" by Francis J. Finn is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story revolves around the unique experiences of the main character, Percy Wynn, who navigates the challenges of fitting into a boys' boarding school environment, having come from a sheltered background with six sisters and a nurturing mother. The narrative likely explores themes of friendship, identity, and the importance of personal development amidst adversity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Percy Wynn, a timid and delicate boy who feels out of place at the American boarding school Maurach. We witness Percy's initial encounter with the other boys, where his gentle demeanor makes him a target for teasing from a group of older students. However, he is soon befriended by Tom Playfair, who defends him against bullies and helps him acclimate to the new environment. Percy's naivety and charm shine through as he candidly discusses his upbringing with Tom, highlighting the contrast between his previous life and the school culture. This initial chapter sets the stage for Percy's ongoing journey of self-discovery, rapport-building, and the intricacies of growing up in a male-dominant sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Teachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Catholics -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Catholic schools -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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