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Boyhood is a semi-autobiographical novel by Leo Tolstoy, recounting the early years of its protagonist, Nikolai Irtenev. As a sequel to Childhood, it explores Nikolai’s emotional and intellectual growth, capturing the joys, fears, and confusions of adolescence. Through vivid storytelling, Tolstoy delves into themes of love, self-doubt, and the struggle for moral integrity. The novel portrays family relationships, first crushes, and the pain of loss, offering deep psychological insight. With rich, introspective narration, Boyhood provides a glimpse into the shaping of a young mind, reflecting...

Explore the nostalgic recollections of "Boyhood," a podcast that captures the innocence and adventures of growing up. Through vivid storytelling, this podcast brings to life the universal experiences and emotions of childhood.

Blending fact and fiction, this trilogy by a very young Tolstoy centres on the inner life of Nikolai as he navigates the universal challenge of growing up. In relating his thoughts and feelings, his self-awareness and embarrassing mistakes, the work is timeless: regardless of era, location and environment, we are given an unvarnished portrait of one boy—both self-important and self-deprecating—as he tries to find his place in the world. The sense of nostalgia, with its strange blend of sadness and solace, is tangible as the years pass and the child becomes a young man.

Have you ever wondered what young William Shakespeare was like? This charming coming-of-age tale explores the formative years of the legendary playwright, from his playful childhood at age five to his early adult experiences that shaped his future. Join us as we uncover the moments that led to the creation of a literary genius. Summary by catrose.

Boyhood is the second book in the Childhood, Boyhood, Youth trilogy. Childhood was the first published novel by Leo Tolstoy, released in November 1852. It was the first in a series of three novels and was followed by Boyhood and Youth. Published when Tolstoy was just 23 years old, the book was an immediate success, earning notice from other Russian novelists including Ivan Turgenev, who heralded the young Tolstoy as a major up-and-coming figure in Russian literature. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie ...

Before he became one of America’s most influential environmental voices, John Muir was a curious Scottish immigrant boy growing up on the Wisconsin frontier. This honest and vivid memoir traces his journey from a strict religious upbringing to the early stirrings of a lifelong love for nature.

Boyhood (1854) is the second novel in Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy, which includes Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth. In this work, he combines events from his own childhood with themes that address the moral and social problems of the time.

Get enthralled by the vivid and engaging account of a Sioux childs life during the last era of the tribes untamed existence in the 19th century, before the encroachment of civilization. Charles Eastman, born in 1858 in Minnesota, takes you through his exhilarating journey from the lush forests of the land of lakes to the boundless prairies of the Dakota territory. Experience his extensive training in woodcraft, horsemanship, and hunting, and delve into the captivating stories passed down from his elders that formed the core of his tribes oral traditions. Eastman paints an honest picture of the...

Leo Tolstoy began his trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth in his early twenties. Although he would in his old age famously dismiss it as an ‘awkward mixture of fact and fiction’, generations of readers and listeners have not agreed, finding the series to be a charming and insightful portrait of inner growth against the background of a world limned with extraordinary clarity, grace and color.

Charles Alexander Eastman (1858-1939) was a Santee Dakota physician, writer, national lecturer, and reformer. Indian Boyhood (1902) is a recollection of Eastman's earliest childhood memories up to the age of 15. He describes the traditional ways in which the tribe governed itself - a police force, hunting and warrior scouts, and the tribal council. The book includes family and tribal legends of adventure, bravery, and nature that he heard in the lodge of the tribe historian.

An original, insightful recounting of an Indian boyhood with specific descriptions of the life, practices, nomadic movements, killings, warfare with other tribes, courtship, coming of age, and more. The best insight into true and accurate 19th-century Indian life from an insider, of a boy and young brave coming of age.

Historic Boyhoods delves into the intriguing lives of boys who, through their inherent qualities or unique circumstances, were destined to leave a significant impact on the world. This work offers 21 captivating biographical sketches of boys who later made a name for themselves in the fields of arts, politics, and exploration. A seamless blend of historical facts and creative imagination, this podcast brings these extraordinary childhoods to life.

When her body began to change at 11 years old, Febos understood immediately that her meaning to other people had changed with it. By her teens, she defined herself based on these perceptions and by the romantic relationships she threw herself into headlong. Over time, Febos increasingly questioned the stories she’d been told about herself and the habits and defences she’d developed over years of trying to meet others’ expectations.

In the heart of a Wisconsin pioneer farm in the 1850s, young John Muir recounts a childhood marked by struggle and resilience. With a kitchen stove that barely warmed the home, Muir paints a vivid picture of life for his family of ten, all huddled together in the biting cold. Uprooted from a comfortable life in Dunbar, Scotland, Muirs father, a strict religious fundamentalist, imposed a harsh doctrine of self-denial that clashed with Johns secret love for poetry and literature. Lacking formal education, John turned to nature for wisdom, observing the changing seasons, the farm animals, and the...

Boyhood is the second in Tolstoy's trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including Childhood and Youth, published in a literary journal during the 1850s. (Introduction by Bill Boerst)

Boyhood is the second in Tolstoy's trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including Childhood and Youth, published in a literary journal during the 1850s. (Introduction by Bill Boerst)

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Welcome to "Whispers of Boyhood," where I, Ritesh Chandra Sahu, invite you to embark on a heartfelt journey through the untold stories and experiences of young lives. In this podcast, we delve into the soul-stirring tales that define the essence of boyhood—each whisper a poignant narrative, echoing the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of the journey to adulthood. Join me as we navigate through the diverse landscapes of boys' lives, unveiling the universal threads that weave our shared humanity. Through these stories, we celebrate the beauty and resilience found in the whispers of boyhood !!!

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