“He still had his tie on, a knitted tie with a flat bottom. It looked crocheted; it looked like a doily. Our biology master wore ties like that but George was the only boy you'd catch dead in one. He was both the oldest and youngest of us, the most fuddy-duddy and innocent, and I could see that his innocence extended to this question of sardonic intent. His poem, alas, was perfectly serious.”
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
“I have seen great men err and err greatly”
“Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers.”