The Fourth of June
The Fourth of June is the first novel by British author David Benedictus. It was published in 1962 in the United Kingdom by Anthony Blond and has 208 pages.
The novel is set at Eton College and describes bullying, class conflict, and hints of schoolboy sexuality. It was controversial when it appeared because of its realistic portrayal of these issues.
It has some parallels with Tom Brown’s School Days.
In 1964, the novel was adapted into a stage drama, produced in London at the St Martin’s Theatre.
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