"Memoir of a Brother" by Thomas Hughes reflects on the life of the author's brother, celebrating characteristics like modesty and moral strength found in Englishmen of that period. The memoir, set in English society, honors not just the author's brother but an entire generation that lived with respect and intention. It starts with George Hughes's early life in a Berkshire village, sharing childhood stories that show their strong connection and different personalities, as one brother being quietly strong. These early experiences shape George’s character and show the family's values of bravery, responsibility, and honesty. The narrative creates a feeling of warmth and admiration, filled with personal and family history.
Memoir of a Brother
By Thomas Hughes
A touching story reveals a life of quiet dignity and unwavering principles within a close-knit English family.
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About the AuthorThomas Hughes was an English lawyer, judge, politician and author. He is most famous for his novel Tom Brown's School Days (1857), a semi-autobiographical work set at Rugby School, which Hughes had attended. It had a lesser-known sequel, Tom Brown at Oxford (1861).
Thomas Hughes was an English lawyer, judge, politician and author. He is most famous for his novel Tom Brown's School Days (1857), a semi-autobiographical work set at Rugby School, which Hughes had attended. It had a lesser-known sequel, Tom Brown at Oxford (1861).
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