The High School Boys' Canoe Club

Autor*innen

• H. Irving Hancock

Reihen

• 1 von 4 - Ferien für Highschool-Jungs

Parameter

• 220 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Jugendbücher, Young Adult
• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

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The narrative centers on Colonel W.P. Grundy's emotional lament over the failure of a grand educational enterprise, reflecting on the challenges of uplifting popular intelligence. His poignant remarks are juxtaposed with the indifferent reactions of nearby boys, highlighting a disconnect between lofty ideals and the realities of engagement. The setting includes a worn show tent, symbolizing the passage of time and the struggles faced in such ambitious endeavors. This scene captures themes of aspiration, disappointment, and the complexities of education.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback