TY - BOOK AU - Snaith,J.C. TI - William Jordan, Junior AV - PR PY - 2024/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - London (England) -- Fiction KW - Fathers and sons -- Fiction KW - Booksellers and bookselling -- Fiction KW - Poets -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2024-03-04; D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United Kingdom: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd., 1907 N2 - "WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR" by J.C. Snaith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a boy named Achilles, who, despite his frail appearance and a significant physical blemish, is curious about the complex world around him. He resides with his white-haired father in a small bookshop, where they engage in deep discussions about literature and life, while Achilles grapples with the reality of growing up and venturing into the outside world. The opening of the novel sets a moody and atmospheric scene, depicting a rainy night in London as it introduces the intimate world of Achilles and his father in their bookshop. They explore the concept of "drama," which confuses the young boy, and hint at Achilles's desire to understand the complexities of life. From the moment Achilles expresses his determination to leave the sanctuary of his home for school, the narrative depicts his internal struggles and fears about facing the outside world, culminating in significant experiences of personal growth and societal interaction. The beginning effectively establishes an emotional foundation for Achilles's character, illustrating his unique perspective on life and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/williamjordanjun00jcsn/mode/2up UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73096 ER -