The Little King (1914)

By Witter Bynner

Book Overview

The Little King is a novel written by Witter Brynner and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young boy named King who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his grandfather, a wealthy and influential man. King grows up to be a kind and compassionate person, but also a bit naive and sheltered due to his privileged upbringing.As he becomes more involved in his grandfather's business and political dealings, King begins to see the darker side of the world and the corruption that exists within it. He struggles to reconcile his own values with the harsh realities of the world around him.Throughout the novel, King must navigate various challenges and obstacles, including his own personal relationships and the pressures of his family's legacy. Ultimately, he must decide what kind of person he wants to be and what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind.The Little King is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of morality, power, and personal identity. It is a timeless tale 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: 1163882046
• ISBN13: 9781163882047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"