Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys by E. J. May
"Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys" by E. J. May is a children's novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of a young boy, Louis Mortimer, as he navigates the challenges of school life, grappling with academic struggles and the social dynamics among classmates. The narrative seeks to convey fundamental truths of Christian education, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity, friendship, and moral character in theface of adversity. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Louis, who is feeling the pressure of his studies under a new tutor at Dashwood Rectory. Disheartened by the difficult curriculum and feeling lonely without his family, Louis writes to his brother Reginald, expressing his discontent. Upon arriving at Ashfield House, Louis is thrust into the bustling environment of a boarding school with numerous classmates, including his lively cousin Frank Digby. The opening chapters establish the themes of belonging and the trials of growing up, as Louis confronts issues of honesty and peer pressure, particularly when accusations arise concerning his character and academic integrity. This foundation sets the stage for his journey of self-discovery and personal growth amid the trials of school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | May, E. J. (Edith J.) |
|---|---|
| Title | Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Justin Gillbank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19855 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 201 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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