02335cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500440014326400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000510037350000310042450800900045552012810054553400450182665300240187165300540189585600430194999900170199252211UtSlPG20260610134213.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWalpole, Hugh,d1884-194114aThe Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aAlso published as "Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill."  aRelease date is 2016-06-01  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive  a"The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to focus on the character Mr. Vincent Perrin, a schoolmaster, as he navigates his duties, relationships, and personal aspirations within an English boarding school environment. The book explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the contrasts between idealistic youth and the harsh realities of adult life.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Mr. Perrin as he reflects on his hopes for an upcoming term at Moffatt's, where he teaches. He is portrayed as a somewhat neurotic figure, worried about the new changes and how his interactions will unfold with colleagues and students alike. The chapter depicts various interactions between Perrin and the boys, along with glimpses of his colleagues, including the new man, Traill. The emphasis is placed on the dynamics of school life, illustrated with humorous notes and Perrin's inner thoughts, revealing a mix of ambition, insecurity, and the pressures of teaching. The opening effectively sets the tone for a blend of comedy and tragedy, as it explores the challenges that both Perrin and Traill face in their careers and personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTeachers -- Fiction  aEndowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52211  c93045d93045