Tom Brown at Rugby

By Thomas Hughes and Clara Weaver Robinson

Book Overview

""Tom Brown at Rugby"" is a classic novel written by Thomas Hughes that follows the life of a young boy named Tom Brown as he attends Rugby School in England. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and provides a detailed look at the daily life of a student at an English boarding school during this time period.Throughout the novel, Tom Brown experiences a variety of challenges and adventures, including bullying by older students, academic struggles, and athletic competitions. He also forms close friendships with other students, including the popular and charismatic Harry East.As Tom navigates the ups and downs of school life, he learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the importance of standing up for oneself and others. The novel is also notable for its depiction of the school's headmaster, Dr. Thomas Arnold, who is considered a pioneer in the field of education reform.""Tom Brown at Rugby"" has been widely praised for its vivid portrayal of life at an English boarding school and its timeless themes of friendship, perseverance, and personal growth. It remains a beloved classic of English literature and continues to be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162777346
• ISBN13: 9781162777344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"