Babylon, Volume 1

Babylon, Volume 1 is a novel by Grant Allen, first published in 1885, that follows the lives of two boys, Hiram Winthrop from rural America and Colin Churchill from rural England. The narrative explores their contrasting upbringings and social conditions, highlighting themes of creativity and self-identity as they navigate their dreams against the backdrop of their environments. The story captures the frustrations of Hiram's life on a desolate farm and Colin's artistic pursuits in the picturesque Dorset fields, setting the stage for their personal journeys.