The Eternal Boy: Being the Story of the Prodigious Hickey

The novel centers on the character of Hickey a mischievous and clever boy whose antics and escapades become legendary at the Lawrenceville School. Hickey is portrayed as the quintessential eternal boy embodying the spirit of youthful exuberance and the timeless nature of boyhood mischief. Through a series of humorous and engaging episodes the book explores Hickey’s adventures pranks and interactions with his fellow students and teachers. Hickey’s clever schemes and the resulting consequences provide a blend of comedy and insight into the dynamics of school life.