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Thomas Arnold

Tom Arnold was an English literary scholar whose life was marked by a search for meaning beyond conventional Victorian society. After an unsuccessful attempt at farming in New Zealand, he settled in Tasmania, serving as an inspector of schools. His scholarly contributions include the editing of significant literary works, such as Beowulf. Arnold navigated shifts in religious conviction and career, ultimately returning to teach English literature in Dublin, where his influence extended to future generations, including James Joyce.