Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown&s School Days
- ISBN 13:
- 9781592242849
- author:
- Thomas Hughes
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Wildside Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 404
- Dimensions:
- 160mm X
- Genre:
- General Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tom Brown's School Days by Thomas Hughes is a well-drawn character study of life at an English boys' boarding school. Set in the time of Thomas Arnold's headmastership, the novel follows Tom as he navigates the challenges of his school career. Academically and on the playing fields, Tom proves himself to be a capable student. However, he also faces difficulties from the school bully, Flashman. Despite these trials, Tom perseveres and overcomes his struggles. This early work in English fiction explores themes that remain relevant today, offering a glimpse into the experiences of students at an English boarding school during a particular era.