The Court of Boyville: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Court of Boyville: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Court of Boyville is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for White, William Allen (1868–1944).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Court of Boyville" by William Allen White is a fictional work crafted in the late 19th century. This charming narrative delves into the carefree and tumultuous lives of boys growing up in the quaint town of Boyville, exploring themes of childhood adventure, social dynamics, and the bittersweet transition into adulthood. Central characters such as Harold "Mealy" Jones, Winfield "Piggy" Pennington, and their companions navigate the challenges of friendship, peer pressure, and the complexities of young love. At the start of the book, the prologue sets the tone for a nostalgic reflection on childhood, emphasizing the unique and often unrecognized world of boys. White portrays Boyville as an enchanted realm where boys bask in their autonomy, unaware of the societal norms looming outside their playground. The opening chapter introduces Mealy Jones, a boy struggling to assert his identity amidst the backdrop of peer expectations and familial pressure. As he longs to fit in with his adventurous friends, including Piggy, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and fear of disapproval. This tender exploration captures the turmoil and triumphs of boyhood, inviting readers to reminisce about their own formative experiences while rooting for Mealy as he navigates the trials of growing up in the exhilarating yet daunting Court of Boyville.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Court of Boyville
- Author credits: White, William Allen (1868–1944)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
