The Fourth of June
 First edition | |
| Author | David Benedictus |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Richard Chopping (U.K. hardcover; U.S. hardcover & paperback editions) |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Anthony Blond |
Publication date | 1962 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 208 |
| OCLC | 232184 |
The Fourth of June is the first novel by David Benedictus.
The novel was considered controversial when published in 1962 as it describes scenes of violent bullying at Eton College, unrestrained class warfare and suggestions of schoolboy sexuality. It has some parallels with Tom Brown's School Days.[1] It was adapted into a drama, produced in London in 1964 at the St Martin's Theatre.[2]
References
- ^ "Books of The Times (Published 1962)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018.
- ^ NYT Review of play