Tom Brown's School Days
- First published
- 1857
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Tom Brown's School Days" by Thomas Hughes is a novel published in 1857 that follows an energetic, kind-hearted boy through his turbulent years at Rugby School in the 1830s. From brutal bullying by the infamous Flashman to unexpected friendships and moral growth, Tom's journey captures the trials of boyhood in Victorian England. Based on Hughes's own experiences, this groundbreaking work explores themes of courage, faith, and character development under the watchful eye of the legendary headmaster Dr. Thomas Arnold.
- Schools
- England
- Bildungsromans
- Boys
- Rugby School
- Endowed public schools (Great Britain)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1480. Tom Brown's School Days on Wikipedia.
