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Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025851723
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill is a gripping psychological novel that explores the claustrophobic and often volatile environment of an English boys' boarding school. Set at the fictional Moffatt's, the narrative centers on the intense and deteriorating relationship between two masters: the aging, embittered Vincent Perrin and the youthful, energetic newcomer Archie Traill. What begins as a simple personality clash rapidly descends into a profound psychological struggle, fueled by the stifling atmosphere of the school's common room and the petty frustrations of academic life.
Hugh Walpole masterfully depicts the toll of isolation and professional jealousy, stripping away the idealized veneer of the traditional school story to reveal the raw human emotions beneath. As Perrin's obsession with his younger colleague grows, the novel builds toward a dramatic and tragic confrontation. By examining the mental breakdown of a man trapped by routine and lack of recognition, Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill offers a timeless study of human nature, institutional pressure, and the fragility of the male ego. This work remains a landmark in early 20th-century British literature, celebrated for its atmospheric tension and its realistic, unflinching portrayal of life behind the gates of a public school.
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