Godfrey Davenant: A Tale Of School Life

By William Edward Heygate

Book Overview

Godfrey Davenant: A Tale of School Life is a novel written by William Edward Heygate and originally published in 1847. The story is set in an English boarding school and follows the experiences of the titular character, Godfrey Davenant, as he navigates the ups and downs of school life. Godfrey is a bright and talented student who excels in his studies, but struggles to fit in socially with his classmates. He is often teased and bullied by the other boys, particularly by a group of older students who see him as a threat to their own academic success. Despite this, Godfrey remains determined to succeed and prove himself to his peers and teachers.Throughout the novel, Heygate explores themes of friendship, rivalry, loyalty, and perseverance. He also touches on the challenges and pressures faced by young students in a competitive academic environment. Overall, Godfrey Davenant: A Tale of School Life is an engaging and thought-provoking coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century British boarding schools.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: 1165428040
• ISBN13: 9781165428045
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"