Roland Whately: A Novel by Alec Waugh
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"Roland Whately: A Novel" by Alec Waugh is a coming-of-age fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the titular character, Roland Whately, as he navigates the complexities of adolescence, friendships, and romantic relationships while attending a boarding school. The story vividly explores themes of youthful innocence, the awkwardness of burgeoning love, and the social dynamics among boys and girls during this transformative stage of life. At the
start of the novel, we are introduced to Roland as he returns to school from holiday on a train. Through his thoughts and interactions, we learn that he is eager to secure his desired dormitory space and the excitement of a new term. However, his plans are quickly interrupted when he meets Howard, a senior student, leading to a chance encounter with a group of girls in a local park. This moment highlights both Roland's desire for acceptance and social proving, as well as foreshadows a complicated relationship with a girl named April, whom he has fond memories of. The opening sets the stage for Roland's internal struggles as he grapples with his identity, peer relationships, and burgeoning romantic aspirations, providing a glimpse into the intricate world of adolescence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Waugh, Alec, 1898-1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | Roland Whately: A Novel |
| Note | Also published as "The Lonely Unicorn," #43952. |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Businessmen -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52020 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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