The Lighter Side of School Life by Ian Hay
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| Author | Hay, Ian, 1876-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Baumer, Lewis Christopher Edward, 1870-1963 |
| Title | The Lighter Side of School Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The headmaster -- The housemaster -- Some form-masters -- Boys -- The pursuit of knowledge -- School stories -- "My people" -- The father of the man. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Lighter Side of School Life" by Ian Hay is a humorous exploration of the school experience, written in the early 20th century. This work primarily consists of satirical sketches, focusing on the various archetypes of school authorities and students, with a particular emphasis on the headmaster. The book likely aims to entertain readers by presenting an amusing and lighthearted portrayal of the diverse characters that populate school life, highlighting the eccentricities and challenges within educational institutions. The opening of the book introduces the "Headmaster of Fiction," a comically idealized figure who embodies the stereotypical traits of school leaders, contrasted with the more complex "Headmaster of Fact," who is shaped by real-world experiences. The narrative humorously details the various absurdities and expectations placed upon these educators, illuminating the challenges they face in balancing discipline and camaraderie with students. Throughout, a sense of playful critique emerges, suggesting that while school can be a serious environment, it is also filled with quirky incidents that define the lighter side of academic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LA: Education: History of education |
| Subject | Schools -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34721 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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