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“However, you'll all find, if you haven't found it out already, that a time comes in every human friendship when you must go down into the depths of yourself, and lay bare what is there to your friend, and wait in fear for his answer.”

Quote by Thomas Hughes

Work

Tom Brown's Schooldays

Tom Brown's Schooldays is a seminal work in the genre of school stories. The narrative follows the adventures of its protagonist, Tom Brown, at a fictional English public school. The book delves into the social dynamics and moral education of the students, offering a vivid portrayal of school life in the early 19th century. more

Author

Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes, a British author born on October 20, 1822, and died on March 22, 1896, is renowned for his historical novels and biographies. His most famous work, 'Tom Brown's School Days', is celebrated for its vivid narrative and critical analysis of the British public school education system. Hughes also wrote several biographies, including one on Charles Darwin. more

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