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School Days At Saxonhurst

School Days At Saxonhurst

Fitzgerald, Percy

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ISBN10: 1163612677
ISBN13: 9781163612675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
School Days at Saxonhurst is a novel written by Percy Fitzgerald. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Charles Esmond, who is sent to the prestigious Saxonhurst School by his wealthy father. The book is set in the Victorian era, and it provides an insight into the daily life of the students and teachers at the school.The novel explores the themes of class, privilege, and education in the Victorian era. It showcases the stark differences between the lives of the wealthy students and the less fortunate ones. The story also delves into the relationships between the students and their teachers, highlighting the impact that these relationships have on their academic and personal lives.Throughout the book, Charles navigates the challenges of school life, including academic pressure, social hierarchies, and bullying. He also forms close friendships with some of his classmates and develops a romantic interest in a young girl named Edith.As the story progresses, Charles faces a crisis that threatens to upend his life at Saxonhurst. The book culminates in a dramatic event that forces Charles to confront the realities of his privileged existence and make difficult decisions about his future.Overall, School Days at Saxonhurst is a compelling coming-of-age story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, social commentary, or the complexities of adolescence.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.

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