Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth by John Palmer
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"Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth" by John Palmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Peter Paragon, a boy navigating the complexities of youth, family dynamics, and societal expectations. As Peter encounters various influences—from his parents' contrasting beliefs to his friendship with Miranda—his journey explores themes of identity, love, and the transition from childhood to adolescence. The opening portion of the book introduces
Peter as a newborn in a household characterized by the different personalities of his parents. Mr. Paragon is depicted as a somewhat cynical character influenced by a strong belief in radical ideals, while Mrs. Paragon represents stability and nurturing. This dynamic sets the stage for Peter’s upbringing amid ideological conflicts. We also see Peter's playful but tumultuous interactions with Miranda, his neighbor, hinting at the budding complexity of their friendship within an imaginative world. The narrative captures Peter’s early experiences, culminating in formative moments that propel him toward self-discovery, reflecting on the innocence and challenges of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Palmer, John, 1885-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Martin Pettit 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: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56932 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56932-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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