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A Schoolmaster's Diary / Being Extracts from the Journal of Patrick Traherne, M.A., Sometime Assistant Master at Radchester and Marlton.

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A collection of journal entries by a schoolmaster recounts daily life across successive terms, blending classroom observation with personal reflection on pedagogy, tradition, and school routine. The writer notes struggles with curricula and libraries, the intensity of games and inter-house rivalries, relationships with colleagues and pupils, and occasional domestic interludes. Entries alternate practical teaching concerns with meditative asides on reading, youth, and institutional habits. An introductory memoir, an appendix, and brief prologue and epilogue frame the diary and offer commentary on the contemporary educational climate and prospects for change.

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Patrick Traherne

Patrick Traherne was an English educator and author, best known for his work "A Schoolmaster's Diary," which offers insights into the life and thoughts of a schoolmaster in the early 20th century. His journal entries reflect his experiences and observations while serving as an assistant master at Radchester and Marlton. Through his writing, Traherne provides a unique perspective on the educational practices of his time, as well as the challenges and rewards of teaching. His contributions to literature capture the essence of a bygone era in education, making his work a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of schooling.

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