A Schoolmaster's Diary by Patrick Traherne
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| Author | Traherne, Patrick, 1885-1917 |
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| Editor | Mais, S. P. B. (Stuart Petre Brodie), 1885-1975 |
| Title |
A Schoolmaster's Diary Being Extracts from the Journal of Patrick Traherne, M.A., Sometime Assistant Master at Radchester and Marlton. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Chris Whitehead, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "A Schoolmaster's Diary" by Patrick Traherne is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the life and struggles of Patrick Traherne, an idealistic young man, as he embarks on his career as a schoolmaster. The book explores themes of education, individualism, and the personal dilemmas faced by a teacher in a rigid public school environment. The opening of the diary introduces readers to Traherne's initial experiences at Radchester, where he feels overwhelmed by the responsibilities of teaching and the stark contrast to his previous life at Oxford. He expresses a mix of excitement and anxiety as he navigates his new role, trying to manage unruly students and dealing with unyielding colleagues. Through his reflections, Traherne reveals his desire for educational reform, a deep appreciation for beauty and creativity, and a longing for meaningful connections with his students, setting the stage for the challenges he will continue to face in his educational journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Traherne, Patrick, 1885-1917 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51633 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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