Publisher's Synopsis
The Five Books of Youth is a collection of five novels written by Robert Hillyer. The novels are aimed at young adults and deal with themes of coming of age, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up. The first novel, The Boy Who Was, tells the story of a young boy named Peter who discovers that he has the ability to see into the future. The second novel, The Sword of Youth, follows a group of teenagers who embark on a quest to find a magical sword that will grant them eternal youth. The third novel, The Windy Hill, is a coming of age story about a young girl named Sally who learns to overcome her fears and find her place in the world. The fourth novel, The Far Green Country, is a tale of adventure and discovery as a group of young men set out to explore a remote wilderness. The final novel, The Great Wheel, is a philosophical exploration of the meaning of life and the nature of existence. Overall, The Five Books of Youth is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of novels that will appeal to young readers who are looking for stories that are both entertaining and meaningful.This is the hour when all substantial foes Are exorcised and taunt the soul no more; Now thinner grows the veil between the shore Of vaster worlds and our calm garden close. Through the small exit of the open door We pass, and seem to feel the eyes of those We knew upon us; almost we suppose The advent of the face we tremble for.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.