School Days At Saxonhurst

by Percy Fitzgerald

Book Overview

School Days At Saxonhurst is a coming-of-age novel written by Percy Fitzgerald. The story follows the life of a young boy named Arthur Pendennis, who is sent away to the prestigious Saxonhurst school after the death of his mother. Arthur's father, a wealthy businessman, hopes that the school will provide his son with the education and opportunities he needs to succeed in life.At Saxonhurst, Arthur must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the school, where the older boys hold all the power and the younger boys are subjected to their whims. He makes friends with a group of boys who are also outsiders, and together they try to survive the harsh realities of life at the school.Throughout the novel, Arthur experiences the joys and sorrows of growing up, from his first crush on a girl to the death of his father. He also learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of standing up for oneself.School Days At Saxonhurst is a timeless coming-of-age story that explores the challenges and triumphs of adolescence. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054829688X
• ISBN13: 9780548296882
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"