
THE STORY OF A GREAT SCHOOLMASTER
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
The narrative follows a writer’s admiration for an extraordinary schoolmaster whose life becomes a lens through which the evolution of modern education is examined. Through personal recollections and vivid anecdotes, we see how his inventive spirit, generosity, and relentless curiosity transformed a modest grammar school into a thriving centre of learning that drew eager families from far beyond its doors. His philosophy treats the school as a micro‑cosm for reshaping society, urging both teachers and pupils to reach beyond conventional limits.
Interwoven with reflections on the broader educational reforms of the past half‑century, the story captures the headmaster’s dynamic personality—part adventurous climber, part thoughtful strategist—who constantly pushed his own boundaries and inspired those around him. As the author recounts their eight‑year friendship during the master’s most vibrant period, the portrait emerges of a man whose ideas still echo in contemporary debates about how schools can nurture the whole person. This intimate biography offers listeners both inspiration and a fresh perspective on the purpose of learning.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (195K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2021-01-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1946
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