Julian Home by F. W. Farrar
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"Julian Home" by Dean Frederick Farrar is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a group of bright young men during their three years at Camford University, echoing the experiences at Cambridge. Central to the narrative is Julian Home, a thoughtful and sensitive character who balances academic ambition with the pressures of social dynamics among his peers, including the charismatic but careless Bruce. The
opening of the book sets the stage on Speech-day at Harton, a public school, filled with excitement and anticipation as families gather to witness the students' accomplishments. We are introduced to a few characters who observe the proceedings, including Julian, who is compared with Bruce, a more popular boy. While Julian demonstrates modesty and academic diligence, Bruce revels in the attention he receives, leading to a subtle rivalry. As the narrative unfolds, themes of responsibility, social pressure, and the pursuit of individual ideals begin to emerge, laying a rich foundation for the coming challenges Julian will face in university life. The tone of the opening chapters suggests a blend of keen observation, youthful exploration, and moral contemplation, making it appealing for readers interested in character-driven stories that tackle personal growth and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | Julian Home |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | College stories |
| Subject | College students -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23127 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23127-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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