A Lad's Love (1887)

A Lad's Love is a novel written by Arlo Bates in 1887. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dick, who is raised by his father in a small New England town. Dick's father is a stern and practical man, who believes in hard work and self-reliance above all else. Despite this, Dick is a sensitive and artistic boy, with a deep love for nature and a desire to explore the world beyond his hometown.As he grows up, Dick begins to realize that he is different from the other boys in his town. He is drawn to other boys, and feels a strong attraction towards them that he cannot explain. This realization fills him with confusion and shame, as he struggles to come to terms with his own feelings and the societal expectations of masculinity that surround him.Throughout the novel, Bates explores themes of love, sexuality, and identity, as Dick navigates the complexities of his own desires and the social pressures that seek to suppress them. The book is a poignant and powerful depiction of the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in a time when their identities were not widely accepted or understood.Overall, A Lad's Love is a moving and important work of literature that sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the late 19th century, and continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.