Glyn Severn's Schooldays: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Glyn Severn's Schooldays is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Glyn Severn's Schooldays" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around two boys, Glyn Severn and Aziz Singh, who navigate the trials of boarding school life, including schoolyard rivalries and the mysterious theft of a jeweled belt. The narrative blends school adventures with elements of their backgrounds, as Singh is the young Maharajah of Dour, adding an interesting cultural dimension to their experiences. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Glyn and Singh as they arrive at an English boarding school. They face the antagonism of a bully named Slegge, who tries to assert dominance over the newcomers. Glyn and Singh bond over experiences from their past in India, where both boys dealt with elephants. Tensions rise as Glyn is drawn into a confrontation with Slegge, who insults Singh based on his heritage, prompting the boys to strategize about standing up for themselves. The boys’ friendship and shared challenges encapsulate themes of camaraderie and resilience as they adapt to their new surroundings.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Glyn Severn's Schooldays
- Author credits: Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
- East Indians -- England -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Princes -- India -- Juvenile fiction
- Schools -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- School Stories
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