My School Days
by E. Nesbit
'My School Days' Summary
'My School Days' is a collection of personal anecdotes from E. Nesbit's time at school. Nesbit paints a vivid picture of her school experiences, including her relationships with both strict and kindly teachers, the mischief of her fellow pupils, and the anxieties that haunted her childhood. The book also includes a captivating account of a summer holiday that stands out as the best of her youth. Through her insightful and often humorous prose, Nesbit captures the essence of school life and the complexities of growing up in a bygone era. Readers are treated to glimpses of the social conventions and educational practices of Victorian England, experiencing the world through the eyes of a young girl who would later become a celebrated author.Book Details
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