Happy-go-lucky by Ian Hay
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| Creator | Hay, Ian, 1876-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Brock, C. E. (Charles Edmund), 1870-1938 |
| Title | Happy-go-lucky |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Happy-go-lucky" by Ian Hay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character of Dicky Mainwaring, also known as "The Freak," as he navigates life at school and later at university. The book promises a humorous exploration of his character and exploits, revealing his interactions with various companions and the challenges he faces in society. At the start of the narrative, the atmosphere is set during a breakfast gathering of schoolboys from Grandwich School, where they unofficially celebrate the holidays before heading home. The opening introduces us to a group of boys, highlighting their distinct personalities through playful banter and lighthearted camaraderie. Specifically, we meet Richard Mainwaring, who is positioned as the protagonist struggling with social acceptance due to his natural quirks and eccentric behavior. The initial chapters focus on his awkward but charming attempts to fit in while also portraying the dynamics of school life, setting the stage for his further adventures and growth in later parts of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | College students -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boarding school students -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40487 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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