Peter Paragon: A Tale of Youth

A young man comes of age under the calm influence of a steady mother and the bitter radicalism of his father, developing voracious intellectual tastes but feeling alienated when transferred to a higher school. He forges an intense, formative intimacy with a girl named Miranda, and the narrative follows his education, solitary observations, and the growth of ideals and affections. Domestic life, social class, and local political strife intersect with his ambitions as he prepares for university, revealing how early friendships, parental temperaments, and public debate shape the transition from adolescence into adult responsibility.