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Before Tom Brown
The Origins of the School Story
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This book offers a comprehensive examination of school stories across various mediums, including plays, classroom exercises, and early novels, spanning from 2500 BC to the eighteenth century. It delves into the evolution of educational narratives, highlighting their cultural significance and how they reflect societal attitudes towards learning and youth throughout history. The exploration provides insights into the development of educational themes and characters, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of school-related literature.
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Before Tom Brown, Robert Kirkpatrick
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Before Tom Brown
- Subtitle
- The Origins of the School Story
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Kirkpatrick
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 245
- ISBN13
- 9780718897369
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books, About Literature
- Description
- This book offers a comprehensive examination of school stories across various mediums, including plays, classroom exercises, and early novels, spanning from 2500 BC to the eighteenth century. It delves into the evolution of educational narratives, highlighting their cultural significance and how they reflect societal attitudes towards learning and youth throughout history. The exploration provides insights into the development of educational themes and characters, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of school-related literature.