In Youth Is Pleasure by Denton Welch
Set in the 1930s, this coming-of-age novel follows the introspective journey of a sensitive fifteen-year-old boy named Orvil Pym during a summer holiday at a hotel with his family. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, Orvil grapples with feelings of isolation, burgeoning desires, and a deep yearning for understanding and connection. Through vivid and poetic prose, the narrative captures the nuances of his internal world, offering a poignant exploration of the bittersweet nature of youth and the fleeting moments of beauty and pain that define it.
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- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
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