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The Passionate Year
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Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025894027
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Passionate Year is a compelling early work by the celebrated author James Hilton, known for his later masterpieces such as Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Lost Horizon. Set against the evocative backdrop of an English public school, the novel explores the complex emotional landscape of Kenneth Speed, a young and idealistic master who arrives at Millstead with high hopes for his pedagogical career. However, his life takes a dramatic and challenging turn when he falls in love with the headmaster's daughter, leading to a series of personal and professional complications that test his integrity and his resolve.
Hilton masterfully captures the atmosphere of the academic environment, detailing the traditions, social pressures, and internal politics of the school system in the early 20th century. The narrative delves deeply into themes of passion, duty, and the disillusionment that often accompanies the transition from youthful idealism to the harsh realities of maturity. Through its nuanced character studies and vivid setting, The Passionate Year offers a poignant look at the struggles of a man caught between his professional responsibilities and the intense desires of his heart. Readers of classic literature and those interested in the evolution of Hilton's storytelling will find this a moving and insightful exploration of human nature and social expectation.
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