From the Angle of Seventeen

From the Angle of Seventeen by Eden Phillpotts follows the journey of Norman Bryan Corkey as he transitions from school to working at the Apollo Fire Office in London. The book explores Corkey's experiences in the workforce his relationships with colleagues and family and his encounters with unexpected situations like meeting the poet Martin Tupper. It delves into themes of coming-of-age office dynamics personal growth and the challenges of adulthood offering a glimpse into the complexities of youth and the pursuit of dreams.