Hughes Thomas : Tom Brown'S Schooldays (Sc) (Signet classics) - Softcover

Hughes, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451520009 ISBN 13: 9780451520005

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, 1986

Synopsis

A new edition of the classic to tie-in with the ITV series. Set against the authentic backdrop of the exclusive public school, Tom Brown begins his fight for survival amongst the school?s unruly and out-of-control pupils. The moving story follows the lasting friendships Tom makes with the ever-faithful East, the cheeky Tadpole, the dutiful head of house Frobisher, prefect Huband, and his bond with tragic underdog Arthur. Despite these powerful unions, the youngsters live under the constant threat of some of the older boys including literature?s most notorious and sadistic child creation, Flashman. The porter?s innocent young daughter Sally falls prey to Flashman?s empty promises. When Dr Arnold takes over as the new headmaster of Rugby, he inherits a school where, at night, mob-rule prevails and unkempt youngsters are left to co-exist behind locked doors, without adult supervision, guidance or rules. Despite the fierce objections of his staff and resistance from older pupils, Arnold embarks on a programme of radical reforms. Supported by his loyal wife Mary, he gradually enforces values of trust, loyalty and respect amongst the boys.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas Hughes was an English lawyer, politician, and author best known for his semi-autobiographical classic Tom Brown's School Days. Trained as a lawyer, Hughes was appointed a county-court judge before being elected to the British Parliament. Hughes was also a committed social reformer, and was one of the founders and later principal of Working Men's College. His interest in social structures led him to become involved with the model village, and he later founded a settlement that experimented with utopian life in Tennessee. In addition to Tom Brown, Hughes penned The Scouring of the White Horse, Tom Brown at Oxford, Life of Alfred the Great, and Memoir of a Brother. He died in 1896.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0451520009
• ISBN 13: 9780451520005
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback