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David Blaize is the son of an archdeacon, the friend of a bishop's nephew, and this is a story of their friendship and life at a public school. Possibly the tale may be reminiscent of the author's own youth. It tells of cleanliness, physical and moral, of the self-restraint learned... Read Full Overview

David Blaize is a novel of school life by English author Edward Frederic Benson. The first edition was published in 1916 by Hodder and Stoughton, London.Set in England before World War I, the novel describes David's years at prep school and public school, his studies, sports... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: David Blaize by E.F Benson

David Blaize is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and first published in 1916. The story follows the titular character, David Blaize, as he navigates life at a private school in England during the early 20th century. David is a sensitive and imaginative boy who struggles... Read Full Overview

"David Blaize" from Edward Frederic Benson. English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer (1867 - 1940).

The boys' desks, transferred from their old class-room, stood in a three-sided square in the centre of the museum, while Mr. Dutton's table, with his desk on it, was in the window. The door of the museum was open, so too was the window by the master's seat, for the hour was between... Read Full Overview

Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 - 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. Benson's first book published was Sketches From Marlborough. He started his novel writing career with the (then) fashionably controversial... Read Full Overview

A charming and nostalgic coming-of-age novel set in an English public school, written by Edward Frederic Benson.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Set against the backdrop of an Edwardian-era English boarding school, E.F. Benson's "David Blaize" explores the formative years of youth and the enduring power of friendship. This coming-of-age story delves into the complexities of prejudice and the search for self-discovery... Read Full Overview

Set against the backdrop of an Edwardian-era English boarding school, E.F. Benson's "David Blaize" explores the formative years of youth and the enduring power of friendship. This coming-of-age story delves into the complexities of prejudice and the search for self-discovery... Read Full Overview

Set in an English preparatory school, this classic follows a bright, impulsive boy through a year of lessons, games, and small rebellions. A new classroom, a feared headmaster, and a young master shape the daily drama, as museum skeletons, ink-dipped darts, and Sunday catechism... Read Full Overview

David Blaize is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1916. The story follows a young boy named David Blaize as he navigates his way through life at boarding school and beyond. Along the way, David encounters a variety of characters, including his fellow... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview