A Fourth Form Friendship

by Angela Brazil, Frank Wiles

Overview

Rediscover the charm of "A Fourth Form Friendship: A School Story" by Angela Brazil, a classic tale of school life in England. This delightful story explores the bonds of friendship amidst the backdrop of a bustling girls' boarding school.

Dive into the experiences of students navigating the challenges and joys of their formative years. Brazil's narrative offers a glimpse into the social dynamics and everyday adventures that shape young lives within the unique environment of a British school.

A timeless exploration of camaraderie and personal growth, "A Fourth Form Friendship" captures the essence of school days and the enduring power of connection. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience this beloved story in its original form, preserving the authenticity and charm of a cherished classic.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023201070
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Angela Brazil (30 November 1868 - 13 March 1947) was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. In the first half of the 20th century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines.

Her books were commercially successful, widely read by pre-adolescent girls, and influenced them. Though interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained popular until the 1960s. They were seen as disruptive and a negative influence on moral standards by some figures in authority during the height of their popularity, and in some cases were banned, or indeed burned, by headmistresses in British girls' schools.

While her stories have been much imitated in more recent decades, and many of her motifs and plot elements have since become clichés or the subject of parody, they were innovative when they first appeared. Brazil made a major contribution to changing the nature of fiction for girls. She presented a young female point of view which was active, aware of current issues and independent-minded; she recognised adolescence as a time of transition, and accepted girls as having common interests and concerns which could be shared and acted upon.