The Encyclopaedia of School Stories

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In his introduction to this important reference work, Robert Fitzpatrick traces the origins of the boys' school story back to the eighteenth 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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In his introduction to this important reference work, Robert Fitzpatrick traces the origins of the boys' school story back to the eighteenth 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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Traces the origins of the boys' school story back to the 18th century and its development and reception of the last 200 years, and discusses the contribution of women writers to the boys' school story. Offers 500 entries on authors of British boys' school stories, with biographical details and critiques and lists of works. Kirkpatrick collects boys' school stories. He published the first comprehensive bibliography of boys' and adult school fictions, and has written several articles and book reviews. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780754600824
  • Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Limited
  • Publication date: 1/1/2000
  • Series: Encyclopaedia of School Stories Series
  • Pages: 417
  • Product dimensions: 6.34 (w) x 9.49 (h) x 1.18 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Acknowledgements x
Introduction 1
The Critical Response 19
Alphabetical list of authors 35
Apologia and explanation 37
General topics 339
Adult school fiction 341
Annuals 351
Ballet school stories 362
College stories 368
Convent school stories 371
Early school stories 373
Evangelistic school stories 385
Fantasy and historical school stories 393
The Girl's Own Paper 397
Girls' school story papers 399
Guide school stories 402
Little Folks 405
Pony school stories 407
Scottish school stories 411
Bibliography 415
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