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100	1		_aLocke, William John, _d1863-1930
245	1	4	_aThe Fortunate Youth
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"The Fortunate Youth" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Paul Kegworthy, a young boy who grapples with a tumultuous family life marked by abuse and neglect but possesses a vibrant imagination and a deep yearning for a better existence. He sees himself as a unique being destined for greatness, a stark contrast to his grim surroundings in a working-class neighborhood. The opening of the novel introduces Paul's difficult childhood, living with his unkind stepfather, Mr. Button, and his resentful mother, Mrs. Button, while having to endure the chaos of a large half-sibling family. As he navigates a world of bullying and social isolation, he often dreams of escaping his bleak reality and finding his true identity. The turning point comes when he meets Maisie Shepherd, a girl from a vicarage who ignites within him a sense of hope through her kindness and beauty. This initial encounter provides a glimpse into Paul's aspirations beyond his current life, setting the stage for his evolving journey in search of freedom and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGreat Britain -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4379
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