Jimbo: A Fantasy by Algernon Blackwood

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Author Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
Title Jimbo: A Fantasy
Note Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jimbo: A Fantasy" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Jimbo, who is intensely creative and imaginative but faces challenges in a world that often dismisses his thoughts. As he grapples with the depth of his imagination during interactions with his family and a governess, Jimbo's life takes a turn as he finds himself entangled in a mysterious adventure related to an ominous, empty house near his home. At the start of the narrative, Jimbo is introduced through his family dynamics and his father's misconceptions about childhood imagination. While his siblings engage in fun games, he prefers to retreat into his thoughts and creations, which are threatened by a governess who is meant to "knock the nonsense out" of him. When she ultimately frightens him into believing that the empty house nearby is inhabited by malevolent entities, Jimbo's vibrant imagination turns dark, leading him into a state of fear and captivity. This opening sequence sets the stage for Jimbo's further adventures as he navigates the thin line between reality and fantasy in a potentially dangerous setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Governesses -- Fiction
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject Dreams -- Fiction
Subject Imagination -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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