Publisher's Synopsis
Prelude: A Novel is a classic work of fiction by Beverley Nichols, first published in 1920. The novel follows the life of a young boy named Willie, who grows up in a small English village in the early 20th century. The story is told through Willie's eyes, as he navigates the challenges of childhood and adolescence, and struggles to find his place in the world. As the novel progresses, Willie becomes increasingly aware of the social and political changes taking place around him, including the rise of socialism and the suffragette movement. He also grapples with his own personal relationships, including his complicated feelings for his mother and his growing attraction to a local girl named Lottie. Throughout the novel, Nichols explores themes of identity, class, gender, and sexuality, painting a vivid portrait of a rapidly changing society. With its richly drawn characters and evocative descriptions of English village life, Prelude: A Novel remains a timeless classic of English 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.