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100 1 _aHughes, Thomas,
_d1822-1896
245 1 0 _aTom Brown at Oxford
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brown_at_Oxford
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-09
520 _a"Tom Brown at Oxford" by Thomas Hughes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It serves as a sequel to the author's earlier work, "Tom Brown's School Days", continuing the adventures of Tom Brown as he embarks on his university life at a fictional college in Oxford called St. Ambrose. The narrative explores themes of friendship, social barriers, and the dynamics of college life during that era, where Tom interacts with a diverse group of characters and navigates the challenges presented by both academic and social pressures. At the start of the story, Tom Brown arrives at St. Ambrose's College, filled with a sense of excitement and apprehension after leaving behind the structured environment of school. He reflects on his time away from education, partaking in outdoor activities like hunting and cricket while realizing the importance of returning to a disciplined study routine. As he acclimates to life at Oxford, readers are introduced to the culture and social dynamics of the college, particularly the divide between the wealthy gentleman-commoners and less privileged students. Tom's initial encounters, including a humorous and challenging rowing experience, lay the foundation for his growth and development throughout the novel, establishing key relationships and character dynamics that will be explored in his journey at university. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCollege stories
653 _aUniversity of Oxford -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26851
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