The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel

The Lonely Unicorn, written by Alec Waugh and first published in 1922, is a bildungsroman that follows Roland Whately, a schoolboy navigating his relationships and experiences at a boarding school in early 20th-century England. As he returns to school early to secure his preferred dormitory and study arrangements, Roland's interactions with peers and local girls reveal the complexities of youth, innocence, and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of social life, personal growth, and the dynamics of man-woman relationships within the context of school life.