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100 1 _aSnaith, J. C.
_q(John Collis),
_d1876-1936
245 1 0 _aWilliam Jordan, Junior
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-04
508 _aD 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd., 1907
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aFathers and sons -- Fiction
653 _aBooksellers and bookselling -- Fiction
653 _aPoets -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/williamjordanjun00jcsn/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73096
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