Originally written in 1964, this story centers on the commanding and charismatic Francis Prescott, founder of a prestigious Episcopal school for boys, as it follows the evolution of a man through his failings, successes, and virtues. Through the observations of six narrators--each with unique perspectives on the man, his motivations, and the roots of his triumphs and failures--this account chronicles a psychologically complex social history of the 80 years of his life. "Escrita originalmente en 1964, esta historia se centra en el prominente y carismatico Francisco Prescott, "fundador "de una prestigiosa escuela episcopal para ninos, mientras sigue la evolucion de un hombre a traves de sus defectos, exitos y virtudes. A traves de las observaciones de seis narradores--cada uno con una perspectiva unica sobre el hombre, sus motivaciones y las raices de sus triunfos y fracasos--este relato narra una historia social psicologicamente compleja de los 80 anos de su vida.