The Young Desire It: Text Classics

Immerse yourself in the transformative journey of adolescence with 'The Young Desire It: Text Classics.' This timeless coming-of-age novel, penned by acclaimed author, captures the essence of first love and personal discovery against the vibrant backdrop of rural Western Australia. Experience the poignant story of fifteen-year-old Charles Fox, who, confronted with fear and longing, embarks on a heartwarming adventure at a boarding school where he forms unexpected attachments and navigates the complexities of youthful passion. As Charles discovers a deep connection with Margaret, a nearby farm girl, readers are treated to a lyrical and intimate exploration of romance and emotional awakening.

Originally published to critical acclaim in 1937, 'The Young Desire It' has stood the test of time, receiving the Australian Literature Society Gold Medal and earning its rightful place as a beloved classic. With a new introduction by David Malouf, this edition not only revitalizes the narrative for contemporary readers but also enriches your understanding of its themes of sexual freedom and moral independence. Perfect for fans of literary classics, romantic literature, and historical novels, this book promises to resonate with anyone who cherishes stories of young love and self-discovery.

Add 'The Young Desire It' to your collection, and explore the depths of youthful experiences through exquisite prose and enthralling storytelling. Dive into this remarkable exploration of the heart and mind, a true literary treasure that celebrates the essence of youth and love. Order now for FREE shipping, and cherish a novel that inspires and captivates! Please note that combined shipping is unavailable with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355352
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 368


Description:
In the late afternoon of a day in February, that hottestof Australian summer months, when a brutal sun stoodbronze above the river flats which you may see fromthe dormitory windows of Chatterton, Charles came to the school with his mother, walking from the railway stationto the gates by a private path across a burnt, untidy field,overhung with Cape lilacs that still drooped, dusty andmelancholy...In the lower part of his belly fear kicked and pulsed like a child in the womb, ready to be born.
Fifteen-year-old Charles Fox is sent away to boarding school, innocent, alone and afraid. There one of his masters develops an intense attachment to him. But when Charles meetsMargaret,a girl staying at a nearby farm for the holidays, he is besotted, and a passionate, unforgettable romance begins.
Published in London in 1937 to wide acclaim,The Young DesireItis a stunning debut novel about coming of age- an intimate and lyrical account of first love, anda rich evocation of rural Western Australia.Itwon theAustralian Literature SocietyGold Medal, and is nowback in print as a Text Classic with a new introduction by David Malouf.

'A hymn to youth, to life, to sexual freedom and moral independence.' - David Malouf
'A book to set beside James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man...The best novel I've read in a long, long time...One of the great stories of first love...Why isn't this stunning novel famous?' - Michael Dirda, The Washington Post


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