Tom Brown's School Days: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Tom Brown's School Days is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hughes, Thomas (1822–1896).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Tom Brown's School Days" by Thomas Hughes is a novel published in 1857, set at Rugby School in the 1830s. The story follows young Tom Brown as he navigates the challenges of English boarding school life—from brutal bullying by the notorious Flashman to unexpected friendships that shape his character. Based on Hughes's own experiences, the novel explores how boys develop through physical courage, moral guidance, and the transformative influence of the legendary headmaster Dr. Thomas Arnold. This groundbreaking work established the British school story genre.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tom Brown's School Days
- Author credits: Hughes, Thomas (1822–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Boys -- Fiction
- Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Rugby School -- Fiction
- Schools -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: History - Schools & Universities
- Category: Novels
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