The term "stripling" has been employed by a variety of authors to denote youth and inexperience, though its tone ranges widely from affectionate nostalgia to wry criticism. In works like Carlyle's history ([1]) and Washington Irving's narratives ([2], [3]), the word captures a sense of youthful enthusiasm and the promise of future growth. In contrast, authors such as Hardy ([4], [5]) and Fielding ([6], [7]) use "stripling" in a more disparaging or teasing manner to highlight immaturity. James Joyce, in particular, employs the repeated image of the "blind stripling" ([8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]) to evoke both vulnerability and the complexities of coming of age. Meanwhile, in classical and epic contexts—from Sir James Knowles’ retelling of Arthurian legends ([17]) to the epic traditions of Beowulf ([18]) and the Mabinogion ([19], [20])—the term reinforces the archetype of the young hero poised to prove his mettle. Overall, across literature "stripling" serves as a multifaceted label that encapsulates the transitional period between boyhood and manhood.