A Good School

In "A Good School," Richard Yates presents a poignant exploration of adolescence set against the backdrop of a New England prep school during the onset of World War II. The novel follows William Grove, a reserved student turned school newspaper editor; Jack Draper, a disabled chemistry teacher; and Edith Stone, the schoolmaster's daughter, who experiences the trials of young love. Through these interconnected narratives, Yates reflects on the fleeting nature of youth and the societal changes brought by the impending war.