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Title: The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy

Note: Also published as "Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill."

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to focus on the character Mr. Vincent Perrin, a schoolmaster, as he navigates his duties, relationships, and personal aspirations within an English boarding school environment. The book explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the contrasts between idealistic youth and the harsh realities of adult life. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Mr. Perrin as he reflects on his hopes for an upcoming term at Moffatt's, where he teaches. He is portrayed as a somewhat neurotic figure, worried about the new changes and how his interactions will unfold with colleagues and students alike. The chapter depicts various interactions between Perrin and the boys, along with glimpses of his colleagues, including the new man, Traill. The emphasis is placed on the dynamics of school life, illustrated with humorous notes and Perrin's inner thoughts, revealing a mix of ambition, insecurity, and the pressures of teaching. The opening effectively sets the tone for a blend of comedy and tragedy, as it explores the challenges that both Perrin and Traill face in their careers and personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941

EBook No.: 52211

Published: Jun 1, 2016

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Teachers -- Fiction

Subject: Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy

Note: Also published as "Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill."

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to focus on the character Mr. Vincent Perrin, a schoolmaster, as he navigates his duties, relationships, and personal aspirations within an English boarding school environment. The book explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the contrasts between idealistic youth and the harsh realities of adult life. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Mr. Perrin as he reflects on his hopes for an upcoming term at Moffatt's, where he teaches. He is portrayed as a somewhat neurotic figure, worried about the new changes and how his interactions will unfold with colleagues and students alike. The chapter depicts various interactions between Perrin and the boys, along with glimpses of his colleagues, including the new man, Traill. The emphasis is placed on the dynamics of school life, illustrated with humorous notes and Perrin's inner thoughts, revealing a mix of ambition, insecurity, and the pressures of teaching. The opening effectively sets the tone for a blend of comedy and tragedy, as it explores the challenges that both Perrin and Traill face in their careers and personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941

EBook No.: 52211

Published: Jun 1, 2016

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Teachers -- Fiction

Subject: Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.