What are some famous books about leaving school in fiction?

A lesser - known but very good one is 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' by James Hilton. It chronicles the life of a schoolteacher over many years. As the story progresses, there are changes and a sense of leaving the familiar school setting as the world around the school changes.

One can't forget 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, published in 1960 but with themes that were very much part of the 1950s. It deals with racism in the South. And 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams, first performed in 1947 but widely read in the 1950s, is a powerful play about desire and the clash between different classes.

Well, 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare is extremely famous. It's a tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families. Then there's 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy which delves deep into the relationships of the characters, especially the doomed relationship of Anna and Vronsky. 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert also shows a woman's search for something more in her relationship and her life in general, which leads to her downfall.

Well, 'Under the Tuscan Sun' is quite famous. It's a memoir - like fiction that makes you feel like you're right there in Tuscany, with its detailed descriptions of the old villas, the olive groves, and the local markets. It's not just about a place but also about self - discovery and new beginnings.

Well, 'The Rats of NIMH' is really famous. It's about these rats that have been experimented on and become super intelligent. They build their own society with advanced knowledge. 'The Tale of Samuel Whiskers' is also well - known, where rats are part of a story full of adventures and close calls. And 'The Rats in the Walls' by Lovecraft is quite famous in horror circles as it uses rats to create a really spooky and unsettling mood.

There's also 'We Need New Names' by NoViolet Bulawayo. This book follows the story of a young girl who migrates from Zimbabwe to the United States. It shows the sense of displacement and the longing for home that many Zimbabweans might experience. It has a unique narrative voice that draws readers in.

Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' is super famous. It's a simple children's story but has such a timeless charm. The character of Peter Rabbit is very recognizable and the little adventures he has in Mr. McGregor's garden are really fun to read about.

In the world of fiction, 'His Dark Materials' trilogy is notable. The daemons in the story have a special bond with their humans that can be thought of as a type of telepathy. 'The Giver' is another. Jonas in the book starts to experience a different kind of mental connection, somewhat similar to telepathy. Also, 'Ender's Game' has elements of a form of telepathy among the characters in the battle school.

A famous one is 'Dolphin Song'. It's a fictional tale that beautifully portrays the life of dolphins and their connection to the ocean and humans. The story is very touching.

A popular one is 'Orpheus: A Fictional Exploration'. This book explores different aspects of Orpheus' character. It shows how his musical talent affected those around him and how his story has been an inspiration for many. It offers a great deal of fictional interpretations of the classic myth.