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Seventeen is a short story by Booth Tarkington first published in 1917. Set in Indianapolis at the turn of the twentieth century, it chronicles the romantic and social experiences of young William Baxter. Through episodes that capture the concerns of young men, family dynamics, and everyday romance, the narrative offers a humble portrait of American youth at that time.
First publish date: 1916
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Booth Tarkington
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