In Old School, Tobias Wolff, noted short story writer and author of the acclaimed memoir This Boy's Life, offers us a resonant, poignant, and distinguished exploration of the seductive nature and overpowering allure of literature.
A self-conscious, unnamed Jewish youth attends prep school in New England in the early 1960s, where he's one of the top writers in his class. He participates in an annual literary contest judged by celebrity authors—a contest as aggressively competitive as any high school sport.
This book is eligible for Prestwick House paperback volume discounts. You'll always save at least 25% on any paperback you order. If the retail value of your order is at least $500, you'll save 30%. And if the retail value of your order is at least $2,500, you'll save 35% on all your paperbacks. The discount is applied at checkout.
| Retail value of your order | Savings on your paperbacks |
| Less than $500 | 25% |
| Between $500 and $2,499.99 | 30% |
| $2,500 or greater | 35% |
