Confessions of Boyhood by John Albee
"Confessions of Boyhood" by John Albee is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author's childhood experiences growing up in a rural New England town, capturing the simplicity, joys, and challenges of boyhood in a bygone era. Through vivid recollections, Albee explores themes of family, nature, and the innocence of youth, emphasizing the significance of place and memory in shaping identity. The opening of the memoirpaints a nostalgic and introspective picture of Bellingham, the author's hometown, invoking memories intertwined with the landscape, the community, and his childhood adventures. Albee begins by establishing a deep emotional connection to the town, describing it as a landscape of imagination and wonder. He reminisces about the comforting presence of the natural world and the simple, slow-paced life that marked his formative years, hinting at the richness of memories that will unfold throughout the narrative. Albee's reflections reveal not only the innocence and curiosity of a young boy but also the profound impact of his surroundings and experiences on his development and understanding of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Albee, John, 1833-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Confessions of Boyhood |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Albee, John, 1833-1915 |
| Subject | Bellingham (Mass.) |
| Subject | Worcester (Mass.) |
| Subject | Norwich (Conn.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19418 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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