Tom Brown's School Days by Thomas Hughes
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| Author | Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896 |
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| Title | Tom Brown's School Days |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brown%27s_School_Days |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Gil Jaysmith and David Widger |
| Summary | "Tom Brown's School Days" by Thomas Hughes is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This coming-of-age story follows the life of young Tom Brown as he navigates childhood and early adolescence, primarily focusing on his experiences at school and in his village life in the Vale of White Horse, Berkshire. The narrative dives into themes of friendship, loyalty, and moral education, welcoming readers into Tom's adventures and the characters who shape his journey, including his family and the village boys. The opening of "Tom Brown's School Days" introduces readers to Tom's family background, establishing the Browns as a stout and fighting lineage that has contributed significantly to English history, albeit without much recognition. We learn about Tom's strong, adventurous personality as a child who enjoys playing with village boys and exploring the surrounding countryside. The narrative sets the stage for Tom's transition from a rustic childhood under the care of his nurturing mother and spirited nurse, Charity, to the broader and more challenging experiences that await him at boarding school. Through detailed descriptions of village life and playful banter, the opening establishes a whimsical yet earnest tone, inviting readers to join Tom in his formative adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rugby School -- Fiction |
| Subject | Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1480 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 950 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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