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Victor Victorious

    Cecil Starr Johns's Victor Victorious is an adventure fiction and classic romance novel. It deals with Europe, kings and rulers and imaginary places.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Victor Victorious

    "Victor Victorious" by Cecil Starr Johns is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Victor, a young boy reflecting on his childhood memories and early schooling experiences, highlighting his relationships with significant figures in his life, including his mother, his nurse, and his tutor Mr. Neville. As the plot unfolds, Victor begins to grapple with his identity and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his father, setting the stage for deeper explorations of his heritage and the tumultuous history of his homeland, Rudarlia. The opening of the novel establishes a nostalgic and introspective tone, as Victor recounts his idyllic childhood spent in a garden teeming with nature and imaginative stories. He shares fond memories of his compassionate nurse and his stern yet caring mother, revealing a sheltered upbringing marked by affectionate guidance from his tutor, Mr. Neville. As Victor grows, he becomes aware of the complexities of his family and the secrets that lay in his lineage, particularly regarding his absent father. This initial chapter serves to frame Victor's journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of his country's strife, promising a tale that intertwines personal growth with national identity and destiny.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Love stories
    • Adventure stories
    • Europe
    • Kings and rulers
    • Imaginary places

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Victor Victorious?

    Victor Victorious was written by Cecil Starr Johns.

    What genre is Victor Victorious?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure and Classic Love Stories.

    Is Victor Victorious free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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