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Penrod
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022924086
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Booth Tarkington's Penrod captures the timeless trials and tribulations of boyhood in the American Middle West. Through humorous episodes and keenly observed details, this coming-of-age story explores the world through the eyes of a young boy navigating the complexities of childhood. Penrod offers a delightful and relatable journey into the everyday adventures, mischief, and growing pains of youth.
A classic work of humorous fiction, Penrod remains a poignant exploration of innocence, imagination, and the universal experiences that shape us all. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to rediscover the charm and wit of Tarkington's storytelling, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era and a celebration of the enduring spirit of youth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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