The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys by Forrest Reid
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| Author | Reid, Forrest, 1875-1947 |
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| LoC No. | 17000493 |
| Title | The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys" by Forrest Reid is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of innocence, friendship, and intellectual awakening through the lives of two boys, Graham Iddesleigh and Harold Brocklehurst, as they navigate the complexities of youth and love against the backdrop of their idyllic surroundings. The story offers a rich tapestry of emotional and philosophical musings as the characters develop deep connections with each other and reflect on their lives. The opening of the novel introduces Graham Iddesleigh, who is in correspondence with a friend, hinting at a life of introspection and reminiscence shaped by his unconventional upbringing and philosophical studies with his father. As he reflects on his past, memories of his childhood and the influence of a dream-like garden ambiance shape his consciousness. The narrative sets the stage for Graham's entrance into a more social world when he goes to school, where he meets Harold, a boy who remarkably resembles his childhood vision and plays a significant role in awakening Graham’s passions and ambitions. This initial glimpse foreshadows a profound exploration of their friendship and the struggles they will face as they confront societal expectations and their inner desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Platonic love -- Fiction |
| Subject | Teenage boys -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Schoolboys -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57673 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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