The Story of a Bad Boy
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
XpressPressSeitenzahl
274
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/1,5 cm
Gewicht
389 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-542330-2
"The Story of a Bad Boy" is a seminal work of American juvenile literature that offers a vibrant and realistic portrayal of 19th-century childhood. Moving away from the moralizing tales typical of its era, Thomas Bailey Aldrich presents the semi-autobiographical adventures of Tom Bailey, a well-intentioned but often mischievous lad growing up in the fictional New England seaport of Rivermouth.
The narrative follows Tom as he navigates the trials and triumphs of youth, from secret societies and snowball battles to the innocent pangs of first love and the occasional brush with danger. Aldrich's prose is characterized by its warmth, humor, and keen observation of small-town life, capturing the essence of an age when the world seemed both vast and intimately connected.
As a precursor to the modern coming-of-age novel, "The Story of a Bad Boy" is celebrated for its authentic depiction of a boy who is neither purely villainous nor unrealistically pious, but rather a relatable figure defined by his curiosity and spirit. This enduring classic remains an essential piece of American literary history, providing a nostalgic yet honest window into the escapades and emotional growth of a young man in the mid-1800s.
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