Frank Fairlegh: Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil by Frank E. Smedley
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"Frank Fairlegh: Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil" by Frank E. Smedley is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures and misadventures of a young boy named Francis Fairlegh as he transitions from home education to a private tutoring environment. The narrative captures his humorous challenges and escapades as he navigates a new social circle filled with eccentric characters and the awkwardness of youthful experiences.
At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Fairlegh as he leaves home for the first time, illustrating his feelings of loneliness and discomfort during his journey to London. Upon arriving at the home of his new tutor, Dr. Mildman, Fairlegh grapples with a series of embarrassing situations, including misplaced trousers due to a prank by his peers, which introduces him to the dynamics of his future companions. These early chapters lay the groundwork for Fairlegh's character growth and the comedic trials he faces amidst the backdrop of Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smedley, Frank E. (Frank Edward), 1818-1864 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title | Frank Fairlegh: Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Horsemen and horsewomen -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Upper class -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20075 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20075-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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