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The Loom of Youth
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionGeneral GLBTQIA Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025811154
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Loom of Youth is a groundbreaking coming-of-age novel that offers a candid and unvarnished look at the British public school system during the early 20th century. Written by Alec Waugh when he was just seventeen years old, the story follows the experiences of Gordon Caruthers as he navigates the complex social hierarchies, rigid traditions, and emotional awakenings of life at Fernhurst. Unlike the idealized school stories of its era, this work caused a sensation for its realistic portrayal of schoolboy life, including its focus on intense friendships and the flaws within the educational establishment.
Through the eyes of Caruthers, the reader explores the tension between individual identity and the pressure to conform to institutional expectations. The novel captures the transition from adolescence to adulthood against the backdrop of a society on the brink of significant change. Celebrated for its bold honesty and literary merit, The Loom of Youth remains a significant landmark in twentieth-century fiction, providing invaluable insight into the culture and values that shaped a generation of young men. It is both a poignant character study and a sharp social critique that continues to resonate with its exploration of youth, loyalty, and rebellion.
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