Tom Brown's School Days by Thomas Hughes
By an Old Boy
The book is a classic work of Victorian literature that recounts the experiences of a boy named Tom Brown at Rugby School, an English public school for boys, in the early 19th century. It follows Tom's journey from a carefree, mischievous youth to a responsible young man, under the guidance of the wise and compassionate headmaster, Dr. Thomas Arnold. The novel addresses themes of bullying, integrity, sportsmanship, and the importance of developing character. It is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of school life and its influence on the British public school system, promoting a model of manliness and moral conduct.
The 2327th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1857
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)
- C.K. Shorter List of Best 100 Novels (The Bookman February 1898)
- F. B. Perkins' List of 100 Best Fiction (LibraryThing (from The Book Lover by James Baldwin (1910)))