Public School Life: Boys, Parents, Masters

Name: Public School Life: Boys, Parents, Masters
Author: Alec Waugh

By Alec Waugh

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The author presents a concise, chaptered analysis of public-school life, tracing the journey from the preparatory years and the newcomer's adjustment through athletic culture, examination practices like cribbing, the ethics of intimate friendships, the middle years, prefectship, and the final term. Personal observation and anecdote illustrate how schooling shapes choices, dispositions, and social expectations, and the work closes with practical proposals about the leaving age in relation to moral development and athletic participation, plus reflections on former pupils who become masters or parents.

About the Author

Alec Waugh

Alec Waugh was an English novelist and essayist known for his insightful explorations of youth and education. His works often reflect his experiences in public school life, as seen in his notable book "The Loom of Youth," which critiques the British educational system. Waugh's writing is characterized by a blend of autobiographical elements and fictional narratives, allowing readers to engage with the complexities of adolescence and identity. In addition to his fiction, he contributed essays and reflections on various aspects of life, including family and society, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.