Boy A Novel edition by James Hanley Literature Fiction eBooks
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To escape a brutal life on the Liverpool docks, a boy runs away to sea
Arthur Fearon is nearly thirteen, and in the eyes of the law, that makes him a man. He wants to study to become a chemist, but his family cannot afford for him to continue school. The thought of a life working the docks makes Fearon break down in front of his classmates, but there is no time to cry. This boy has to get to work.
The docks are hellish, and Fearon’s first day is his last. He hops a steamer to Alexandria, looking for a better life on the sea, but everywhere he goes, he finds cruelty, vice, and the crushing weight of adulthood. He will not be a man for long.
The subject of an infamous 1930s obscenity trial, this is the original, unexpurgated text of James Hanley’s landmark novel an unflinching examination of child labor and a timeless tale of adulthood gained too soon.
Arthur Fearon is nearly thirteen, and in the eyes of the law, that makes him a man. He wants to study to become a chemist, but his family cannot afford for him to continue school. The thought of a life working the docks makes Fearon break down in front of his classmates, but there is no time to cry. This boy has to get to work.
The docks are hellish, and Fearon’s first day is his last. He hops a steamer to Alexandria, looking for a better life on the sea, but everywhere he goes, he finds cruelty, vice, and the crushing weight of adulthood. He will not be a man for long.
The subject of an infamous 1930s obscenity trial, this is the original, unexpurgated text of James Hanley’s landmark novel an unflinching examination of child labor and a timeless tale of adulthood gained too soon.
Boy A Novel edition by James Hanley Literature Fiction eBooks
This novel paints a very grim picture of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the common working family. O'Brien's nautical series described the hundreds of boys who went to sea to meet basic needs such as eating and a place to sleep. They died often in his works. Sexual harassment is alluded to but not often. Dickens is noted for his bleak portrayal of the lower classes, but the plight of the poor in this novel are even more extreme. I think that what I appreciated the most was the how callus a life could be snuffed out. It is a sad commentary on those times. But then today, we have all the horror stories from around the world of child soldiers, child sex workers, war refugees in the hundreds of thousands. So perhaps we haven't come very far.Mr. B
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Boy A Novel edition by James Hanley Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Yes... VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! Can't think WHY it was ever banned ?!!! Don't bother! Wish I'd saved my money so don't waste yours!
funny that this was prosecuted for obscenity in its time since by todays standards the sex is very vague and not extremely detailed.He runs away to sea and is approached by several sailors who ty to force him into sexual behavior he refuses.theres also a scene with a prostitute thats so vague its hard to tell what's going on.butthat said its still an extremely harrowing tale of a young working class runaway having just barely turned 13.heard of it a few years back and finally found it.glad I did as there are scenes that will stick with you,highly recommended
This book written in 1931 should make the reader reflect on their own start in life. Set in Liverpool in a depressed time probably in the 1920's and not without fault this is a book which should have a wider readership.
The book's notoriety is sadly a reflection of Political Correctness albeit a 1930's version of what is sexually acceptable in print. In the 21st C it is difficult to note which passages were not acceptable.
James Hanley very realistically portrays an account of a boy (Arthur Fearon) who stows away with dreams of a new world. His decision to runaway results from his parent's decision that he give up his education to bring in much needed income, a dilemma not often faced today. To some the narrative may seem bleak but unlike most bleak narratives "Boy" is an inspiring read as it follows the struggles of an intelligent 13 year old boy yearning to be accepted in an unfriendly man's world but increasingly feeling isolated and friendless.
it still leaves me unsettled; the ending was totally unexpected. Uplifting; the book was not...more like Steven King meets up with Poe for a Halloween love fest.
Interesting as a "Period Piece", both in style and content. But, moralizing and 'preachy' in that old Victorian way.
This novel paints a very grim picture of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the common working family. O'Brien's nautical series described the hundreds of boys who went to sea to meet basic needs such as eating and a place to sleep. They died often in his works. Sexual harassment is alluded to but not often. Dickens is noted for his bleak portrayal of the lower classes, but the plight of the poor in this novel are even more extreme. I think that what I appreciated the most was the how callus a life could be snuffed out. It is a sad commentary on those times. But then today, we have all the horror stories from around the world of child soldiers, child sex workers, war refugees in the hundreds of thousands. So perhaps we haven't come very far.
Mr. B
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