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_aWalpole, Hugh, _d1884-1941 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aAlso published as "Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill." | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-06-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTeachers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEndowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52211 |
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