
SCHOOL-ROOM HUMOUR.
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION.
School-Room Humour. - CHAPTER I. - A LITTLE GENERAL DISQUISITION.
CHAPTER II. - CHILDREN'S WITTICISMS CRITICALLY CONSIDERED.
CHAPTER III. - A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
CHAPTER IV. - "I NOW TAKE MY PEN IN HAND."
CHAPTER V. - THE RELIGIOUS DIFFICULTY.
CHAPTER VI. - THE FOND PARENT.
CHAPTER VII. - LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SEA.
A lively anthology of classroom witticisms, this book gathers the quick‑drawn jokes, clever retorts, and mischievous wordplay that have long brightened schoolrooms. The author, a seasoned teacher, recounts the snap‑back answers of pupils to questions about history, grammar, and everyday life, capturing a timeless flavor of youthful imagination. Though the anecdotes hail from the early 1900s, the humor feels remarkably contemporary, reminding listeners that a child's cleverness knows no era.
Beyond the jokes, the collection offers gentle reflections on the teacher’s world—the patience required, the occasional absurdity of school bureaucracy, and the quiet pride that comes from shaping young minds. Each vignette is peppered with affectionate observations about how children reinterpret adult concepts, turning ordinary lessons into amusing puzzles. The tone remains warm and observant, inviting listeners to appreciate the subtle art of educational humor.
Listeners will find a treasure trove of modest yet memorable moments that celebrate the universal bond between scholars and their mentors, proving that a well‑timed quip can lighten even the most demanding school day.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (135K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-08-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1931
A teacher turned journalist and Liberal politician, he built a public career around education and social reform. His life links the world of late Victorian schooling with the rough-and-tumble of early 20th-century British politics.
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