Seventeen

Seventeen: A Tale Of Youth And Summer Time And The Baxter Family Especially William is a novel by Booth Tarkington that tells the story of William Sylvanus Baxter, a 17-year-old boy who is infatuated with a girl named Lola Pratt. The novel is set in a small town in Indiana during the early 20th century and follows William's attempts to win Lola's heart while dealing with the challenges of adolescence and the expectations of his family.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different summer in William's life. In the first part, William is introduced as a naive and awkward teenager who is eager to impress Lola. He spends the summer trying to find ways to spend time with her and win her affection, but his efforts are often met with disappointment.In the second part, William returns to his hometown after spending a year away at college. He is more confident and self-assured, but he still struggles with his feelings for Lola. He also becomes involved in a love triangle with two other girls, which complicates his already complicated love life.The third part of the novel takes place during William's final summer before he leaves for college again. He has become more mature and reflective, and he begins to realize that his infatuation with Lola may not be as important as he once thought. The novel ends with William saying goodbye to his family and his hometown, ready to face the challenges of adulthood and leave his youth behind.Overall, Seventeen: A Tale Of Youth And Summer Time And The Baxter Family Especially William is a coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of adolescence, love, and family relationships. It is a timeless classic that has resonated with readers for generations.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.