Bracebridge Hall - The Schoolmaster

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In which a wayworn schoolmaster returns to his native village after years of wandering, finding a stark contrast between his humble circumstances and the prosperous life of his old playmate, Ready-Money Jack. The tale gently explores the restless impulse to seek fortune abroad against the quiet contentment of home, reflecting on the elusive nature of happiness and the disenchantment of worldly travels.

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