Acton's Feud A Public School Story - Swainson, Frederick
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""Acton's Feud: A Public School Story"" by Frederick Swainson is a classic school story, a genre popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel, first published in 1906, follows the experiences of a young boy named Acton, who finds himself embroiled in a feud that unfolds within the context of a British public school. In the story, Acton is a new student at the school, and he becomes entangled in rivalries and conflicts with other students. The central conflict of the story revolves around a longstanding feud, and much of the drama of the narrative is built around the tension…mehr

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""Acton's Feud: A Public School Story"" by Frederick Swainson is a classic school story, a genre popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel, first published in 1906, follows the experiences of a young boy named Acton, who finds himself embroiled in a feud that unfolds within the context of a British public school. In the story, Acton is a new student at the school, and he becomes entangled in rivalries and conflicts with other students. The central conflict of the story revolves around a longstanding feud, and much of the drama of the narrative is built around the tension between different factions within the school. Themes of loyalty, honor, and integrity are prominent as Acton must navigate the challenges of friendship, bullying, and schoolboy politics. The novel explores how Acton works to resolve the feud, often highlighting moral lessons about the importance of standing up for what is right, maintaining personal dignity, and finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts. As in many school stories, there is also an emphasis on teamwork, personal growth, and the development of character through adversity.
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Frederick Swainson was an English author best known for his contributions to the genre of school stories, which were particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works typically revolved around life at British public schools, exploring themes like rivalry, friendship, honor, and personal development. Swainson's stories often featured young boys navigating the challenges and social dynamics of a boarding school environment, with a strong focus on moral lessons and character growth. One of his notable works is Acton's Feud: A Public School Story (1906), which highlights the tension of a longstanding school rivalry. In these school stories, Swainson emphasized the importance of values such as loyalty, integrity, and standing up for what is right, all set within the context of adolescent challenges. Though not as widely recognized as some other authors in the genre, Swainson's work remains an important part of early 20th-century school fiction, reflecting the ideals and concerns of the time.