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Title: A Son of the State
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "A Son of the State" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bobbie Lancaster, a young boy navigating the streets of Hoxton after the tragic loss of his mother in an accident. Set against a backdrop of working-class life, the narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the search for belonging. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vibrant setting of Pitfield Street and its colorful inhabitants. We meet Bobbie, a resourceful yet vulnerable boy, as he navigates the bustling street life following his mother's tragic death. The chapter presents a vivid depiction of his interactions with various characters, including neighborhood children and adults, highlighting his bravado and attempts to assert himself in a world that seems chaotic and unfair. The conversations Bobbie engages in reveal his personality—struggling with his identity while yearning for recognition and respect amid the trials of life as an orphan. The prologue sets the stage for Bobbie's journey of growth and the challenges he will face in the streets of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett), 1859-1930
EBook No.: 57710
Published: Aug 16, 2018
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Poor -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Son of the State
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "A Son of the State" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bobbie Lancaster, a young boy navigating the streets of Hoxton after the tragic loss of his mother in an accident. Set against a backdrop of working-class life, the narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the search for belonging. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vibrant setting of Pitfield Street and its colorful inhabitants. We meet Bobbie, a resourceful yet vulnerable boy, as he navigates the bustling street life following his mother's tragic death. The chapter presents a vivid depiction of his interactions with various characters, including neighborhood children and adults, highlighting his bravado and attempts to assert himself in a world that seems chaotic and unfair. The conversations Bobbie engages in reveal his personality—struggling with his identity while yearning for recognition and respect amid the trials of life as an orphan. The prologue sets the stage for Bobbie's journey of growth and the challenges he will face in the streets of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett), 1859-1930
EBook No.: 57710
Published: Aug 16, 2018
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Poor -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.