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Pip: A Romance Of Youth (1917)

Pip: A Romance Of Youth (1917)

Hay, Ian

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ISBN10: 1164929143
ISBN13: 9781164929147
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pip: A Romance of Youth is a novel written by Ian Hay and published in 1917. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of a young man named Pip, who is the son of a Scottish clergyman. The novel is set in the late 19th century and early 20th century and is divided into three parts. In the first part, Pip is a schoolboy who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in London. There, he meets a group of young people who introduce him to the city's social scene. Pip falls in love with a young woman named Clare, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Clare is engaged to another man.In the second part of the novel, Pip joins the army and is sent to fight in the Boer War. He experiences the horrors of war and witnesses the death of many of his comrades. During this time, he also receives letters from Clare, which give him hope and comfort.In the third and final part of the novel, Pip returns to London after the war and tries to rebuild his life. He reconnects with Clare, who is now single, and they begin a new relationship. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Pip's past catches up with him and threatens to destroy everything he has worked for.Overall, Pip: A Romance of Youth is a poignant and engaging novel that explores themes of love, war, and the challenges of growing up. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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