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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

Lost Leaders Essay 12 - Breaking Up

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which the lively and somewhat chaotic scene of boys returning home for their school holidays is painted with affectionate detail, depicting their joyous exploits, rambunctious spirits, and the varied landscapes—both urban and rural—that shape their summer diversions. The narrative gently contrasts the spirited freedom of country boys with the constrained restlessness of their town-dwelling counterparts, all the while capturing the peculiar customs, ambitions, and passing fancies that mark the passage from boyhood innocence towards teenage affectations.

In which the lively and somewhat chaotic scene of boys returning home for their school holidays is painted with affectionate detail, depicting their joyous exploits, rambunctious spirits, and the varied landscapes—both urban and rural—that shape their summer diversions. The narrative gently contrasts the spirited freedom of country boys with the constrained restlessness of their town-dwelling counterparts, all the while capturing the peculiar customs, ambitions, and passing fancies that mark the passage from boyhood innocence towards teenage affectations.

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