Eric, or Little by Little

"Eric, or Little by Little" by Rev Canon F.W. Farrar is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Eric Williams, who navigates the challenges of growing up at a boarding school on the Isle of Man. As he is exposed to various temptations and forms of misbehavior, the narrative aims to impart lessons of morality, inner purity, and the importance of seeking divine guidance amidst personal struggles. The opening of the book introduces Eric as an exuberant twelve-year-old eagerly anticipating his first experiences at school while grappling with the weight of familial love and expectations. His playful spirit and innocence contrast sharply with the foreshadowing of challenges he will face as he interacts with peers and authority figures. Eric's tender relationship with his cousin Fanny and his loving, protective home environment emphasize his inherent goodness, yet hint at the moral trials he is set to encounter, showcasing the complexities of adolescence and the critical choices that will shape his character moving forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dean Frederic William Farrar was a senior-ranking cleric of the Church of England, schoolteacher and author. He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin in 1882. He was a member of the Cambridge Apostles secret society. He was the Archdeacon of Westminster from 1883 to 1894, and Dean of Canterbury from 1895 until his death in 1903.