“The astonishment soon passed off, the scales seemed to drop from his eyes, and the book became at once and for ever to him the great human and divine book, and the men and women, whom he had looked upon as something quite different from himself, became his friends and counsellors.”
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, 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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