TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pertwee,Roland
TI  - Our Wonderful Selves
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - English fiction -- 20th century
N1  - Release date is 2022-10-08; Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive; Originally published; United States: Alfred A Knopf, 1919
N2  - "Our Wonderful Selves" by Roland Pertwee is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and struggles of Wynne Rendall, a sensitive and introspective boy growing up in a suburban environment that stifles his creativity and individuality. As Wynne navigates the challenges of childhood, he grapples with the expectations of his family and society, reflecting a broader discourse on the conflict between personal aspirations and societal norms.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Wynne Rendall, who is depicted as a fragile and observant child. His interactions with his mother, Mrs. Rendall, reveal a distinct contrast between her emotional detachment and his vivid curiosity about the world. Wynne's upbringing is further complicated by his father, Robert Rendall, who embodies a more conventional and oppressive outlook. Their conflicting beliefs foreshadow Wynne's inner turmoil as he attempts to articulate his desire for artistic expression in a world that values conformity over individuality. The opening chapters set the stage for Wynne's journey of self-discovery, highlighting themes of familial conflict, the pursuit of creativity, and the struggle against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/ourwonderfulsel01pertgoog
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69114
ER  -