Johnson's Boy

Series: The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Volume I

James Whitcomb Riley

The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his mother and stepfather on the outskirts of a small town. The boy's father has died, and he struggles to come to terms with this loss. He finds solace in nature and in his imagination, often escaping into fantasies about his deceased father. As the story progresses, the boy's relationship with his stepfather becomes increasingly strained. His stepfather is portrayed as a cruel and abusive figure who takes pleasure in making the boy feel small and insignificant. The narrative... AI Generated Content

~1887 CE

Available in: English