The Garden God: A Tale Of Two Boys (1906)

By Forrest Reid

Book Overview

""The Garden God: A Tale Of Two Boys"" is a novel written by Forrest Reid and first published in 1906. The story follows two boys, Denis and Terence, who live in Northern Ireland during the early 20th century. Denis is a sensitive and artistic boy who is often bullied by his peers, while Terence is a more athletic and outgoing boy who is popular among their classmates.The two boys become friends and spend their days exploring the countryside, playing games, and imagining themselves as heroes in their own adventures. They also discover a hidden garden that they believe is inhabited by a mysterious deity known as the Garden God. As they spend more time in the garden, Denis becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of the Garden God and begins to withdraw from his other relationships.As the boys grow older, their friendship is tested by their different interests and personalities. Terence becomes more involved in sports and socializing with other boys, while Denis becomes more introspective and focused on his art. Eventually, their friendship is strained to the breaking point, and they must confront their differences and decide whether their bond is strong enough to survive.""The Garden God"" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It is also a vivid portrait of rural Northern Ireland during a time of great social and political change. Reid's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of the natural world make this novel a timeless classic of Irish literature.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: 1120883202
• ISBN13: 9781120883209
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"