“Had he learned nothing from all those years of teaching Hawthorne? Through story after story he'd led his boys to consider the folly of obsession with purity - its roots sunk deep in pride, flowering condemnation and violence against others and self.”
This book follows the lives of students at a traditional English boarding school, examining the dynamics of friendship, the transition from childhood to adulthood, and the complexities of school life. more
Tobias Wolff is an American author known for his short stories and memoirs. His works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. Born in June 1945, Wolff began his writing career in the 1970s. more