Thunder on the left by Christopher Morley

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Author Morley, Christopher, 1890-1957
LoC No. 25027460
Title Thunder on the left
Original Publication United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Thunder on the Left" by Christopher Morley is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to revolve around the themes of childhood and adulthood, exploring the transition of the main character, Martin, and his friends as they grapple with the concept of growing up. As the children celebrate Martin's tenth birthday, their play and conversations reflect a childlike curiosity about what it means to be a "grown-up," alongside moments of introspection and burgeoning awareness. The opening of the book presents Martin, a young boy, as he interacts with his friends during a birthday party. The atmosphere is cozy and somewhat nostalgic, set against a backdrop of rain and the repapering of their nursery. The children engage in imaginative play, pretending to be "Stern Parents" and discussing the nuances of growing up while spying on the adults in a humorous yet revealing manner. This interplay between the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adulthood is central to the narrative, as Martin and his friends seek to understand the mysterious world of grown-ups. The contrasting dynamics between the children and their parents set the stage for a deeper examination of life, relationships, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Aging -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71117
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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