The Encyclopaedia of School Stories: The encyclopaedia of boys' school storiesRosemary Auchmuty, Joy Wotton In his introduction to this important reference work, Robert Fitzpatrick traces the origins of the boys' school story back to the 18th-century and its development and reception over the last 200 years. The contribution of women writers to the boys' school story is examined and popular topics explored. With over 500 entries, this encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive survey to date of this popular and highly collectable genre. |
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... Prefect in question , Thirsk , to be a perfect ally when he seeks revenge on the other other Prefects for what he considers , albeit unfairly , abuses of their power . Lionel's younger brother , Monty , is only vaguely aware of what is ...
... Prefect in question , Thirsk , to be a perfect ally when he seeks revenge on the other other Prefects for what he considers , albeit unfairly , abuses of their power . Lionel's younger brother , Monty , is only vaguely aware of what is ...
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... Prefect is also set at Rossiter , and consists of five short stories , starting with a tale of a reluctant Head Prefect , and continuing with an entertaining mix of comedy and seriousness . Ray , the Boy Who Lost and Won , Robert Culley ...
... Prefect is also set at Rossiter , and consists of five short stories , starting with a tale of a reluctant Head Prefect , and continuing with an entertaining mix of comedy and seriousness . Ray , the Boy Who Lost and Won , Robert Culley ...
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... Prefect was one of the best - known school stories of the immediate pre - war period . Although it revives a familiar theme , its lighthearted approach made it a considerable success . Darrell , an unruly slacker , is surprisingly ...
... Prefect was one of the best - known school stories of the immediate pre - war period . Although it revives a familiar theme , its lighthearted approach made it a considerable success . Darrell , an unruly slacker , is surprisingly ...
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Adult school fiction | 353 |
Boys school story papers | 359 |
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