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Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth

By John Palmer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth" by John Palmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Peter Paragon, a boy navig...

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2018-04-06
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"Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth" by John Palmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Peter Paragon, a boy navigating the complexities of youth, family dynamics, and societal expectations. As Peter encounters various influences—from his parents' contrasting beliefs to his friendship with Miranda—his journey explores themes of identity, love, and the transition from childhood to adolescence. The opening portion of the book introduces Peter as a newborn in a household characterized by the different personalities of his parents. Mr. Paragon is depicted as a somewhat cynical character influenced by a strong belief in radical ideals, while Mrs. Paragon represents stability and nurturing. This dynamic sets the stage for Peter’s upbringing amid ideological conflicts. We also see Peter's playful but tumultuous interactions with Miranda, his neighbor, hinting at the budding complexity of their friendship within an imaginative world. The narrative captures Peter’s early experiences, culminating in formative moments that propel him toward self-discovery, reflecting on the innocence and challenges of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

John Leslie Palmer was an English theatre critic and prolific author. Under his own name, he wrote extensively about early English actors and about British literary figures. He also wrote fiction under the pseudonyms 'John Somers' and 'Christopher Haddon' and collaboratively as 'Francis Beeding' and 'David Pilgrim'.

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