The Enigma of Kidson : Portrait of a Schoolmaster Paperback / softback
by Jamie Blackett
Paperback / softback
Description
The Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversialteacher.
Move over Mr Chips. Kidson had everything that central casting requires of a legendary schoolmaster: a passion for his subject, a brilliant didactic style, a silly walk, a smelly spaniel, breath-taking rudeness, eccentric mannerisms and catchphrases, a maverick attitude towards authority, and above all, a deep empathy, loyalty and dedication towards his boys.
He had an extraordinary influence on his pupils - David Cameron, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Johnnie Boden, Nicky Henderson, Sir Matthew Pinsent, `Lupin' and Dominic West among them. This unique portrait features recollections and vignettes of incidents in the classroom and the tutorial.
As Kidson was an inspirational History Beak (master), history is a strong theme throughout the book and through Kidson's life story we get a vivid social history of the latter part of the twentieth century where the themes of education, culture, teaching, adolescence, discipline, mentorship, pronunciation, parenting and old age are all examined.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:344 pages, Photos
- Publisher:Quiller Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:30/08/2018
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- ISBN:9781846892653
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Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:344 pages, Photos
- Publisher:Quiller Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:30/08/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781846892653