Description

Prelude: A Novel (1920) is a coming-of-age story written by the British author Beverley Nichols. The novel follows the life of a young boy named Willie Ashenden, who grows up in a wealthy family in England during the early 1900s. The story begins with Willie as a young child, and follows him through his teenage years and into adulthood.As Willie grows up, he experiences many of the typical struggles and challenges of adolescence, including his first crush, conflicts with his parents, and the pressures of social expectations. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his eccentric grandmother, his strict governess, and a group of bohemian artists who introduce him to a new world of creativity and freedom.Throughout the novel, Nichols explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as Willie grapples with his own sense of self and his place in society. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of English country life, and for its evocative portrayal of the changing times in which Willie lives.Overall, Prelude: A Novel is a charming and insightful coming-of-age story that offers a window into a bygone era of English society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.