Cette série plonge dans la vie des écoliers britanniques, explorant leurs amitiés, leurs rivalités et leur développement personnel. Elle offre un regard franc, bien que souvent idéalisé, sur les années formatrices de l'adolescence masculine. Les lecteurs peuvent s'attendre à des récits riches en compétitions athlétiques et en leçons morales. L'ensemble constitue une œuvre fondamentale du genre du roman d'école.
Set at Oxford, this sequel continues the adventures of Tom Brown, expanding on the themes of friendship and personal growth established in "School Days at Rugby." The narrative explores Tom's experiences at the university, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faces as he navigates academic life and social dynamics. This high-quality reprint preserves the essence of the original 1861 edition, making it a valuable read for fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories.
The idea for Tom Brown's Schooldays came one day when Thomas Hughes was wondering what to say to his son, aged 8, before he went off to Rugby. He decided that good might be done by writing a real novel for boys, written in a right spirit but distinctly aimed at being interesting.