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Tom Brown at Oxford
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026046388
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 618
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tom Brown at Oxford is the celebrated sequel to Thomas Hughes's seminal work, Tom Brown's School Days. This classic novel follows the protagonist as he leaves the structured world of Rugby School to begin his undergraduate career at the fictional St. Ambrose's College, Oxford. As Tom navigates the freedoms and pitfalls of university life, the narrative provides a rich, detailed look at the social and academic landscape of 19th-century England.
The story explores Tom's personal evolution as he faces the challenges of debt, romance, and the moral dilemmas inherent in transitioning to adulthood. Through athletic competitions on the river and intellectual debates in the halls, Hughes captures the spirit of Victorian youth and the shaping of character within a prestigious institution. The work is notable for its exploration of muscular Christianity, social responsibility, and the tensions between different social classes. As a significant piece of Victorian literature, Tom Brown at Oxford remains an enduring portrait of the collegiate experience and the timeless struggle to reconcile youthful idealism with the realities of the wider world.
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