Tom Brown at Rugby by Thomas Hughes

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Author Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896
Editor Robinson, Clara Weaver, 1845-1905
Title Tom Brown at Rugby
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brown%27s_School_Days
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Tom Brown at Rugby" by Thomas Hughes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Tom Brown, a young boy growing up in a rural English family, as he embarks on his journey to Rugby School, a notable public school in England. The book explores themes of education, character development, and the moral influence of the school's headmaster, Doctor Arnold, who aims to instill values of honesty and manliness in his students. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Tom's family background, emphasizing their robust and fighting spirit. With charming anecdotes of his childhood, the narrative provides a glimpse into Tom's character as a strong and adventurous boy who is mischievous yet endearing. As he navigates local village life with his nurse and old family servants, we see hints of his future development and the relationships that will shape his education and moral grounding at Rugby. The tone is nostalgic and reflective, setting the stage for Tom's adventures and the values he will carry into his schooling. (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
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EBook-No. 33777
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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