Mr. Pennycook's Boy (1905) - John Joy Bell - Bog

""Mr. Pennycook's Boy"" is a novel written by John Joy Bell and published in 1905. The story revolves around a young boy named David Pennycook, who is the son of a wealthy businessman in Glasgow, Scotland. David is a sensitive and imaginative child who is often at odds with his father's strict and practical ways. Despite his father's wishes for him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman, David dreams of becoming an artist. He spends much of his time drawing and painting, much to his father's disapproval. However, David's artistic talents catch the attention of a wealthy art collector, who offers to sponsor his education at a prestigious art school in London. David's father reluctantly agrees to let him pursue his dream, but their relationship becomes strained as David struggles to balance his passion for art with his father's expectations. Along the way, David must navigate the challenges of being a young artist in a competitive and often cutthroat industry, while also trying to reconcile with his father and find his place in the world. ""Mr. Pennycook's Boy"" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century Scotland, as well as the struggles and triumphs of a young artist trying to make his mark on the world.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.