Pip: A Romance of Youth is a novel written by Ian Hay, first published in 1917. The book is a coming-of-age story set in England during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Philip Anthony, nicknamed Pip, is a young man who dreams of becoming a writer. However, his father wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman. Pip struggles to balance his own desires with his father's expectations, while also navigating the ups and downs of young love. Along the way, he meets a cast of memorable characters, including his best friend, a boisterous artist named Peter, and a beautiful young woman named Sylvia. The novel explores themes of ambition, family, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. Through Pip's journey, readers are invited to reflect on their own paths in life and consider what it means to truly follow one's dreams.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.