Tommy and Grizel

Reproduction of the original, first published in 1900. Early 20th-century novel tracing Tommy Sandys, who arrives in London with his sister Elspeth and aspires to become a writer under the guidance of reclusive author O.P. Pym. As Tommy navigates city life, he confronts friendship, identity, courtship, and the emotional pull of Grizel, a figure from his past. The story explores ambition, fame, conduct of life, and the complexities of growing up.