The Hill: An English Public School Story
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1463535163 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 246 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Vachell’s, The Hill, first published in 1905, charts the course of John Verney’s career at Harrow, from his arrival to the introduction of the new boy to its customs, traditions, slang, and rituals. It is clearly Desmond who represents the essence of public school life for Vachell and is thus "the light" to which the other lesser mortals of the story are inevitably drawn. H.A. Craig Paterson, General Editor, Viewforth Classics.. The heart of the story, however, focuses on the friendships and rivalries that develop between John Verney (Jonathan), Harry Desmond (Caesar) and Scaife (Demon). The Hill is highly recommended for all lovers of “boys own” school stories as well as for those who wish to explore the social values and customs of upper class English education during the late Victorian era. Verney is the son of a parson and nephew of an explorer; Desmond is the son of an ar
"Public school means "Upper Class Private" in US lingo" according to vicky. Read that The Hill was required reading in British schools - wanted to see what it was like. Not a fun read. Will give you an understanding of the literature to impress young men in the early1900's.