Publisher's Synopsis
Joan and Peter: A Story of an Education is a novel written by H.G. Wells. The story follows the lives of two young people, Joan and Peter, as they grow up in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel is divided into three parts, each representing a different stage of their lives. In the first part, Joan and Peter are children growing up in a small English village. They are curious and eager to learn, but are limited by the narrow-mindedness of their parents and teachers. Despite this, they manage to find ways to explore the world around them and develop their own interests.In the second part, Joan and Peter are teenagers attending a boarding school. Here, they encounter a wider range of people and ideas, and begin to question the values and beliefs they have been taught. They also experience the joys and pains of first love, and struggle to find their place in the world.In the third part, Joan and Peter are young adults navigating the complexities of adult life. They face challenges such as finding work, forming relationships, and dealing with the aftermath of World War I. Through it all, they continue to learn and grow, and ultimately find their own paths in life.Joan and Peter: A Story of an Education is a coming-of-age story that explores themes such as education, social class, love, and personal growth. It is a thoughtful and engaging novel that offers insights into the human experience.1918. Contents: Peter's parentage; Stublands in council; Arthur or Oswald; first impressions of the universe; christening; fourth guardian; School of St. George and the Venerable Bede; High Cross Preparatory School; Oswald takes control; searching of schoolmasters; adolescence; world on the eve of war; Joan and Peter graduate; Oswald's valediction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.