An Overview of the School Stories of P.G. Wodehouse, Richmal Crompton and Enid Blyton

Mohan Gopinath, Edwin Castelino (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

333 Seiten

2025 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-5842-3 (ISBN)

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This book delves into the vibrant world of early twentieth-century British school fiction, examining the distinctive styles and enduring appeal of three of its most beloved authors. P.G. Wodehouse, with his witty and farcical tales of Mike and Psmith; Richmal Crompton, creator of the irrepressible William Brown and his misadventures at school; and Enid Blyton, whose Malory Towers, St Clare's and Mystery series (to name just three) captivated generations of readers. This book explores their common themes—authority, camaraderie, mischief, and moral growth—while highlighting the differences in tone, characterisation, and social context that set their works apart.Through careful analysis, the book considers how these authors shaped perceptions of school life, blending humour, adventure, and nostalgia. It reflects on the cultural and historical influences behind their stories, from Wodehouse's lighthearted satire to Crompton's subversive charm and Blyton's emphasis on friendship. Engaging and insightful, this overview offers both longtime fans and new readers a deeper appreciation of these classic tales, revealing why they continue to be popular across generations.

Dr Mohan Gopinath holds a Master's degree in English Literature from St Stephen's College at Delhi University, India, and a doctoral degree from Osmania University, India. He worked at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation as a senior level banker for almost 21 years in India, UK and Hong Kong and later as a researcher and consultant. His areas of interest are leadership, management of change, conflict resolution, banking and protection of the environment. He has written and published papers and case studies across a range of subjects, including banking, organizational behavior, human resources, finance, the environment, and the performing arts. Prof Edwin Castelino holds a MSc degree in Physics from the University of Mysore, India and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India. He worked as a senior manager for the first 20 years in the field of Banking and the next 20 years as an academic in the field of Management. He was the Professor and Dean at the St Joseph's Institute of Management, Bangalore, India till he retired in October 2018. He has published cases relating to Management and takes a keen interest in the state of the economy in India and other countries.

Erscheinungsdatum	15.10.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN-10	1-0364-5842-3 / 1036458423
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-5842-3 / 9781036458423
Zustand	Neuware