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The Child In The House (1909)

The Child In The House (1909)

Pater, Walter

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ISBN10: 1164081470
ISBN13: 9781164081470
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Child In The House is a novel written by Walter Pater, first published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Thomas, who is raised in a strict and austere household. Thomas is a sensitive and imaginative child, who finds solace in his own thoughts and dreams. However, he is often repressed by his parents, who value discipline and obedience above all else.As Thomas grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the limitations of his upbringing. He longs for freedom and independence, and begins to rebel against his parents' strict rules. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Helena, who becomes his muse and inspiration.The novel explores themes of childhood, adolescence, and the struggle for self-discovery. It is a poignant and introspective work, written in Pater's characteristic lyrical style. The Child In The House 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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