Dick And Larry - Lynde, Francis

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Résumé :
A witty, humane mirror of youth and aspiration, Dick And Larry: Freshmen invites readers to wander a gilded-age campus where ambition meets social design and the everyday becomes art. This public domain classic novel channels the sly bite of classic literary satire to explore turn of century America through the eyes of two young men navigating college life, youth ambition, and romance within a society that polices every move. It's a lucid blend of society-and-self, where comic misadventure and earnest striving illuminate how students, and by extension all of us, craft identities under public gaze and private longing. This is more than a coming-of-age tale...

Biographie:
Francis Lynde was an American writer born on November 12, 1856, in Lewiston, New York. He is known for his adventure novels set in the American West, which were popular in the early 20th century. His works often captured the ruggedness of frontier life and the spirit of adventure that defined the period. Lynde's novels not only entertained but also provided a detailed portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals in the American West. Three of his books were adapted into films, demonstrating the lasting impact of his writing. His stories typically revolved around themes of survival, determination, and the complexity of human relationships in harsh environments. Lynde passed away in 1930 at the age of 74 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His literary legacy is preserved through a collection of his papers housed at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library. Through his works, Lynde contributed to the portrayal of Western life in American literature, capturing both the adventure and the human spirit that defined the time....

Sommaire:
it's a keen observation of the era's hopes, fears, and social expectations, rendered with warmth and wit that still resonates with today's readers. Historically significant as a contemporary of Mark Twain and other early American fiction voices, the novel offers a window for period drama readership and classic literature students alike. Alpha Editions now returns this piece to life-out of print for decades and newly restored for today's and future generations. It is, in essence, more than a reprint: a collector's item and a cultural treasure that invites casual readers and seasoned collectors to savour a turn?of?the?century voice, a beloved public domain work, and a richly pictured world of gilded-age settings....