"The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy" by Hugh Walpole is a story centered around Mr. Vincent Perrin, a schoolmaster at an English boarding school, and his journey through teaching, friendships, and his own desires. It's a tale of high hopes and hard truths, looking at the differences between young dreams and grown-up life. The story kicks off with Mr. Perrin thinking about the school term ahead and his place at Moffatt's. He's a bit on edge, nervous about what's new and how he’ll get along with everyone, students and teachers. As the story unfolds, we see Mr. Perrin dealing with the everyday happenings of school life, talking with the boys, meeting Traill, the new teacher, and the story's core examines classroom relationships and individual challenges, mixing funny moments with the sadder parts of Perrin and Traill trying to find their way.
The Gods and Mr. Perrin: A Tragi-Comedy
By Hugh Walpole
In a boarding school where dreams meet reality, a teacher grapples with his ambitions, insecurities, and the chaotic lives of his students and colleagues.
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About the AuthorSir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
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