After School (1893)

After School is a novel written by Robert Overton and published in 1893. The story is set in a small town in the United States during the late 19th century and follows the lives of a group of young people who attend the same school. The main character is a boy named Jack, who is a hardworking student and a talented athlete. He is also in love with a girl named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in town.As the story progresses, Jack and Mary's relationship becomes more complicated due to their different social backgrounds. Jack's family is poor, and he struggles to keep up with the expectations of his peers and teachers. Meanwhile, Mary is expected to marry a wealthy man and live a life of luxury.The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggles of growing up in a small town. It also touches on the importance of education and the impact it can have on one's future. The characters face various challenges throughout the book, including financial difficulties, family conflicts, and romantic entanglements.Overall, After School is a poignant coming-of-age story that captures the complexities of life in a small town during the late 19th century. It offers a glimpse into the lives of young people during this time period and highlights the challenges they faced in pursuing their dreams and finding their place in society.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.