{"title":"Alec Waugh","description":"Alec Waugh, 1898-1981, was a British novelist born in London and educated at Sherborne Public School, Dorset. Waugh's first novel, The Loom of Youth (1917), is a semi-autobiographical account of public school life that caused some controversy at the time and led to his expulsion. Waugh was the only boy ever to be expelled from The Old Shirburnian Society. Despite setting this record, Waugh went on to become the successful author of over 50 works, and lived in many exotic places throughout his life which later became the settings for some of his texts. He was also a noted wine connoisseur and campaigned to make the 'cocktail party' a regular feature of 1920s social life.","products":[{"product_id":"the-loom-of-youth-paperback","title":"The Loom of Youth - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis semi-autobiographical work tells the story of Gordon Caruthers' schooldays at the English public school, Fenhurst. From his confusion and isolation, through rebellious school escapades and relationships with fellow students, Alec Waugh reveals his own deep criticism of a system forcing pupils to conform to flawed ideals, and the inevitable consequences of thrusting thirteen year old children and eighteen year old adolescents together. The book caused a storm of controversy at the time and was banned in many schools. 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First published in 1917, this meticulously prepared edition captures the spirit of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the unique world of England's boarding school system. \"The Loom of Youth\" remains a compelling and insightful exploration of adolescence, friendship, and the search for identity. A classic of school fiction, this novel resonates with its honest portrayal of the challenges and triumphs inherent in the journey to adulthood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67725097074911,"sku":"9781022989702","price":30.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/66bO7SfJxQ9781022989702.webp?v=1790617848"},{"product_id":"prisoners-of-mainz-paperback","title":"Prisoners of Mainz - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe author was serving in the trenches of Passchendaele with the Dorset Regiment. 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