David Blaize is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and first published in 1916. The story follows the titular character, David Blaize, as he navigates life at a private school in England during the early 20th century. David is a sensitive and imaginative boy who struggles to fit in with his peers, often finding solace in his own daydreams and fantasies. However, he eventually forms close friendships with a group of boys who share his interests and passions. Throughout the novel, David experiences a range of emotions and challenges, including academic pressures, romantic feelings, and conflicts with authority figures. He also grapples with his own identity and sense of self, trying to reconcile his individuality with the expectations of his social class and upbringing. Benson's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail and vivid descriptions, bringing the world of David's school and home life to life with rich imagery and sensory detail. The novel is often considered a classic of English boarding school literature, offering a glimpse into the culture and values of the time period while also exploring timeless themes of adolescence, identity, and belonging.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.