Seventeen / A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family, Especially William

Name: Seventeen / A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family, Especially William
Author: Booth Tarkington

By Booth Tarkington

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A humorous, episodic portrait of a seventeen-year-old navigating summer infatuations, social posturing, and family life. The narrative follows his theatrical self-regard, awkward courtships, and comic misadventures with friends and neighbors, moving through neighborhood scenes, domestic sketches, and small public humiliations. Episodes alternate between youthful fantasy and practical embarrassment, illuminating the attitudes of peers and relatives. Through gentle satire and close observation of manners and rituals, the work charts the small-scale dramas and vanities that accompany the transition from boyhood toward a more self-aware maturity.

About the Author

Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington was an American novelist and playwright, celebrated for his keen observations of American life in the early 20th century. Born in 1869, he gained prominence with works that often explored themes of social class and the complexities of human relationships. Tarkington is perhaps best known for his novels "Alice Adams" and "Penrod," which showcase his ability to blend humor with poignant social commentary. His literary contributions earned him two Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction, solidifying his place in American literary heritage. Through his vivid characters and engaging narratives, Tarkington captured the essence of his time, making his works enduring classics.