Lighting-Up Time (1920)

By Ivor Brown

Book Overview

Lighting-Up Time is a novel written by Ivor Brown and published in 1920. The story takes place in the early 20th century in London, England, and follows the life of a young boy named Peter who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle after the death of his parents. Peter is a curious and adventurous boy who is fascinated by the world around him and the people he meets.As he grows up, Peter becomes increasingly interested in the theater and spends much of his time attending performances and dreaming of becoming an actor himself. However, his uncle disapproves of his passion and insists that he pursue a more practical career.Despite his uncle's objections, Peter continues to pursue his dreams and eventually lands a role in a play. However, his success is short-lived as World War I breaks out and Peter is drafted into the army. The novel follows Peter's experiences during the war and his eventual return to civilian life.Throughout the novel, Brown explores themes of ambition, love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and society. The title of the book, Lighting-Up Time, refers to the period in the evening when streetlights are turned on, signaling the end of the workday and the beginning of the night. This symbolizes the transition from Peter's childhood to adulthood and the changing world around him.Overall, Lighting-Up Time is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those living in early 20th century London and the challenges they faced during a time of great change and upheaval.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: 1164027743
• ISBN13: 9781164027744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"