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Description edit
One of the classics of English children's literature, and one of the earliest books written specifically for boys, this novel's steady popularity has given it an influence well beyond the upper middle-class world that it describes. It tells a story central to an understanding of Victorian... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Tom Brown: Add a description of this character.
- Arthur
- Martin
- Flashman
- Johnson
- Brooke
- Diggs
- Holmes
- Harry Winburn
- Williams
- Master Tom
- Joe
- Tommy
- Willum
- Thompson
- Jones
- Mary
- Gower
- Thomas
- Sally
- Walker
- Bill
- Jack
- Slogger
- Mr. Aislabie
- Gray
- Madam Brown
- Ives
- Arnold
- Bob
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
THE Browns have become illustrious by the pen of Thackeray and the pencil of Doyle, within the memory of the young gentlemen who are now matriculating at the universities.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 739 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Rose and the Ring, and followed by The Coral Island.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Thomas Hughes (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1857
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 357
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1857
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 357
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.8
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