“One of the hardest conditions of boyhood is the almost continuous strain put upon the powers of invention by the constant and harassing necessity for explanations for every natural act.”
Book:Penrod
Quote by Booth Tarkington
Work
Penrod
Penrod is a classic American novel that follows the mischievous escapades of its protagonist, Penrod Sprague, a young boy with a penchant for trouble and a knack for humor. The story is set in the early 20th century and offers a nostalgic look at childhood and the challenges of growing up. more
Author
Booth Tarkington
Booth Tarkington was an American novelist known for his works that often depicted the lives of the upper class in the early 20th century. His writing style was characterized by wit and social commentary, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice. more
You May Also Like
Source: Penrod
Source: The Essential Booth Tarkington Collection
Source: Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass
“History is not what you think. It is what you can remember.”
Source: The Giant's House
“I actually think the deafness makes you see clearer. If you can't hear, you somehow see.”