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The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel

By Alec Waugh
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A schoolboy's return from holiday initiates a coming-of-age tale that follows Roland Whately through awkward courtships, jealous rivalries, and social ritual. The narrative traces a humiliating failed kiss at a dance, shifting friendships with Ralph and Dolly, and his stirrings of love for April, while episodes at an office firm expand his world beyond school. Encounters with other women, including Lilith and Muriel, complicate his feelings and ambitions. Themes of adolescent expectation, romantic disillusionment, and the uneasy steps into adult responsibility drive the plot toward moments of rupture and tentative renewal.

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Alec Waugh

Alec Waugh was an English novelist and essayist known for his insightful explorations of youth and education. His works often reflect his experiences in public school life, as seen in his notable book "The Loom of Youth," which critiques the British educational system. Waugh's writing is characterized by a blend of autobiographical elements and fictional narratives, allowing readers to engage with the complexities of adolescence and identity. In addition to his fiction, he contributed essays and reflections on various aspects of life, including family and society, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.

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