Cherry by Booth Tarkington

Cherry is a novel by Booth Tarkington, first published in book form in 1903 after being serialized in Harper's Magazine in 1901. It's a coming-of-age story set in the early 20th century, focusing on a love triangle from the perspective of a serious young man, Mr. Sudgeberry, as he competes for the affection of the impulsive and intelligent Sylvia Gray with a rival, William Fentriss. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and youthful ambition in a small Midwestern town, featuring witty prose and commentary on the era