The Story of a Great Schoolmaster by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
LoC No. 24002153
Title The Story of a Great Schoolmaster
Note Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)
Summary "The Story of a Great Schoolmaster" by H. G. Wells is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The book focuses on the life and impact of F. W. Sanderson, the headmaster of Oundle School, portraying him as a figure of immense educational reform and visionary thought. Wells seeks to illustrate Sanderson's character and the revolutionary changes he introduced in the educational landscape, offering insights into broader themes of learning, society, and the purpose of schooling. The opening of the book introduces Sanderson through the recollections of the narrator, who describes him as a remarkable individual who transformed Oundle School into a hub of modern education. The writing reflects on Sanderson's personality, emphasizing his warmth, intellect, and unyielding determination to challenge established norms. The narrator shares personal anecdotes and highlights Sanderson's journey from modest beginnings to becoming an influential educator, preparing the reader for an exploration of his educational philosophies and the innovative approaches he implemented at the school, which would pave the way for future developments in education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LA: Education: History of education
Subject Sanderson, F. W. (Frederick William), 1857-1922
Subject School principals -- Great Britain -- Biography
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EBook-No. 64410
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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