Citizen, Jr. (1922)

By Clara Ewing Espey

Book Overview

Citizen, Jr. is a novel written by Clara Ewing Espey, first published in 1922. The book tells the story of a young boy named Citizen, Jr., who is the son of a wealthy and successful businessman. Despite his privileged upbringing, Citizen, Jr. is a sensitive and thoughtful child who struggles to understand the complexities of the world around him.As Citizen, Jr. grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the social and political issues of his time, including the rise of labor unions, the struggle for women's suffrage, and the impact of World War I. He becomes involved in various causes and movements, and his experiences shape his worldview and his understanding of what it means to be a responsible citizen.Throughout the novel, Espey explores themes of social justice, personal responsibility, and the power of individual action. She also delves into the relationships between parents and children, as Citizen, Jr. navigates his complex and often fraught relationship with his father.Overall, Citizen, Jr. is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the early 20th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143680745X
• ISBN13: 9781436807456
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"