Joshua Marvel

By B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a crowded parish, a young man's ambition ignites a battle against family expectations, setting him on a course to discover his place in the world beyond his father's workshop.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2016-11-12

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Summary

"Joshua Marvel" by B. L. Farjeon is a story set in the late 1800s, about a young man named Joshua Marvel, the son of a wood-turner, whose journey is filled with dreams that clash with family traditions. Beginning with an introduction to the loving Marvel family, the story reveals Joshua's strong desire to avoid his father's trade, which causes tension and hopeful talks about his future. Joshua's journey takes him through aspirations and expectations, as he seeks his own identity and ambition separate from the life his father built for him. The novel emphasizes the challenges and uncertainties, as he tries to forge a different path, much to the mixed reactions of his parents.