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Books tagged with Coming of Age[45 found]

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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

by James Joyce

Published: 1916-12-29. 85,651 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A sensitive Irish boy navigates a stifling world of religion, family, and tradition, grappling with his burgeoning identity as an artist. Through vivid inner struggles and lyrical revelations, he defies convention to forge his creative destiny in this evocative coming-of-age tale

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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1860-12-01. 187,978 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

An orphaned boy rises from humble beginnings to the hopes and challenges of wealth and society. Amid love, betrayal, and self-discovery, he learns that true character and loyalty shape a life more than fortune, in a timeless tale of ambition, growth, and redemption.

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Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy

by Louisa M. Alcott

Published: 1868-09-30. 191,785 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

The story is set during and after the American Civil War and focuses on the daily lives, struggles, and aspirations of the March family.

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Jo's Boys

by Louisa M. Alcott

Published: 1886-01-01. 101,947 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

Set ten years after Little Men, this final book in the March family saga follows the grown-up students of Plumfield School as they step into adulthood.

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Rose in Bloom

by Louisa M. Alcott

Published: 1876-01-01. 94,454 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

This sequel to Eight Cousins follows Rose Campbell as she returns from traveling abroad and steps into young adulthood.

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An Old-Fashioned Girl

by Louisa M. Alcott

Published: 1869-01-01. 102,469 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A country girl visits her wealthy city cousins, navigating their world of fashion and frivolity with her simple, heartfelt values. Through trials of friendship, love, and societal pressures, she stays true to herself, charming those around her. Set in 19th-century America, this warm tale celebrates resilience, kindness, and the enduring strength of an unpretentious heart amid a changing world

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Brenda's Ward

by Helen Leah Reed

Published: 1906-01-01. 81,446 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A spirited young woman takes on the care of her orphaned cousin, guiding him through the trials of youth in a bustling city. As she balances teaching, charity work, and her own romantic prospects, their bond deepens amid challenges. Set in early 20th-century America, this heartfelt tale of duty and love explores resilience, family ties, and the quiet strength of a woman shaping a young life.

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Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1905-01-01. 111,094 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

The novel follows a poor, uneducated draper’s apprentice in a small English town, whose life changes dramatically when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune.

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The History of Mr. Polly

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1910-01-01. 70,386 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

The novel follows Alfred Polly, a mild-mannered and dissatisfied man living in Edwardian England.

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1903-11-20. 73,904 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

The story follows a talkative girl from a poor family in Maine. Her mother sends her to live with her two aunts, Miranda and Jane, who live in the village of Riverboro.

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The Old Curiosity Shop

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1841-01-01. 221,037 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

An innocent young girl who lives with her grandfather in a cluttered London shop full of odd antiques.

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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1839-01-01. 329,614 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A classic Victorian novel combining drama, social criticism, and comedy. It follows the story of a young man navigating hardship, injustice, and personal growth in 19th-century England.

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Redburn: His First Voyage

by Herman Melville

Published: 1849-01-01. 120,179 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A semi-autobiographical novel, drawing on the author's own youthful experiences at sea. It follows the coming-of-age journey of a young American boy who embarks on his first transatlantic voyage.

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David Copperfield

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1850-11-01. 362,027 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A young orphan rises from a harsh childhood in Victorian England, facing cruel stepfathers, grueling workhouses, and fleeting joys. Through friendships, love, and betrayal, his resilient spirit seeks a place in a turbulent world. This sweeping saga of growth and discovery weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope, capturing the enduring quest for identity and belonging.

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Villette

by Charlotte Brontë

Published: 1853-01-27. 196,424 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A quiet and introspective young woman who leaves England to seek independence after a personal tragedy. She travels to the fictional continental city of Villette, where she becomes a teacher at a girls’ boarding school.

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The Professor

by Charlotte Brontë

Published: 1857-06-06. 89,693 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A young Englishman who is seeking independence and identity through work and personal growth. He rejects a life of privilege and dependency offered by his wealthy uncles and chooses to work for a living.

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Oliver Twist

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1837-01-01. 161,211 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

Oliver Twist is born in a workhouse in a poor town. His mother dies shortly after childbirth, leaving him an orphan.

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Northanger Abbey

by Jane Austen

Published: 1817-12-20. 78,204 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A country girl with an imagination shaped by gothic novels is invited to visit Bath with family friends.

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Jacob's Room

by Virginia Woolf

Published: 1922-10-26. 55,004 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A young man grappling with identity and meaning in pre-war England.

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This Side of Paradise

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Published: 1920-03-26. 83,994 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

The novel talks about a handsome, intelligent, and egotistical young man as he comes of age in early 20th-century America.

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