Slaves of Freedom

"Slaves of Freedom" by Coningsby Dawson is a turn-of-the-century novel that uses the eyes of a child to observe the peculiar world of adults. The tale begins with young Teddy, a boy surrounded by odd characters, like the fanciful Mrs. Sheerug. He finds himself in unsettling situations such as witnessing strange men joke about dark topics, and later becoming a patient under Mrs. Sheerug's care, naively thinking he can control the environment with his illness. The story balances humor with deeper emotional themes as Teddy navigates his first experiences with love and desire, all within the complicated web of his family relationships.