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Literary Fiction· United States

Old School

by Tobias Wolff
Aggregate Editorial Score62/100
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Published 2004208 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2004, Old School established Tobias Wolff as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A boy at a New England prep school in 1960 competes for the chance to meet famous writers—Hemingway, Frost, Rand—while discovering the limits of his own honesty. Wolff's slim, perfect novel is a meditation on writing, ambition, and the stories we tell about ourselves. Themes of writing, ambition, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from PEN/Faulkner Award 2004.

Book Details

AuthorTobias Wolff
Published2004
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages208
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400031528
Editorial Score62/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

PEN/Faulkner Award
winner · national
200462
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About the Author
Tobias Wolff
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old School about?

A boy at a New England prep school in 1960 competes for the chance to meet famous writers—Hemingway, Frost, Rand—while discovering the limits of his own honesty. Wolff's slim, perfect novel is a meditation on writing, ambition, and the stories we tell about ourselves.

Who wrote Old School?

Old School was written by Tobias Wolff, from United States. First published in 2004.

What awards has Old School won?

Old School has received the following awards and honours: PEN/Faulkner Award 2004.

Is Old School worth reading?

Old School is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in writing, ambition, identity.

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What category is Old School?

Old School is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Old School from?

Old School originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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