The Tutor and Student (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483868748: The Tutor and Student (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483868744 ISBN 13: 9780483868748

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A revealing tale about ambition, tutoring choices, and the high cost of university life.

Set against the backdrop of an Irish university, this story follows a young student whose trusted tutor becomes a turning point in his fortunes. Through personal lettered reflections and vivid scenes, the narrative examines how mentorship, reputation, and financial strain shape a student’s path—and the pressures that can push a bright mind toward hardship. The book blends sharp social critique with intimate moments of courage, pride, and perseverance, offering a candid look at academic life in a time of change.

Readers meet a cast of characters—the ambitious tutor, the diligent student, and the broader college world—as they navigate rules, reputations, and the evolving ethics of higher education. The narrative invites reflection on how institutions impact lives and how individuals respond when opportunity seems to slip away. The tone is thoughtful, with moments of drama and moral questioning that keep the focus on character and consequence.

Explores the relationship between student and tutor and how it shapes a university career.
Provides vivid portraits of college life, its rules, and its money matters.
Offers social commentary on education, religion, and public institutions in a historical setting.
Balances personal struggle with broader concerns about integrity and ambition.

Ideal for readers who enjoy campus stories with a historical edge, character-driven drama, and critiques of institutional power.

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