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Austin and His Friends

by Frederic Henry Balfour

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At seventeen, Austin finds pleasure in an ivy-covered house and its gardens while learning to walk with a wooden leg. Frederic Henry Balfour introduces a young man whose response to a life-changing operation puzzles his devoted Aunt Charlotte. She expects solemn resignation; he discovers room for laughter, curiosity, and a different understanding of happiness. Published in 1906, the novel brings this domestic contrast into a ghost story conceived as cheerful and friendly.

The household conversations give the story much of its character. Austin's interest in dreams and mysticism meets his aunt's confidence in practical sense, religion, and financial affairs. Her frustration with her bankers leads her to plan a visit to London, while Austin's questions carry a teasing edge.

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Frederic Henry Balfour

Frederic Henry Balfour (1846-1909) was a British editor, essayist, author, translator and sinologist who lived in Shanghai during the Victorian era. In 1884 he published a translation of the Tao Te Ching in a volume of Taoist writings. His books include "Austin and His Friends".

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Reading time
About 5 hours
Pages
126
Language
English
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