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Angela Brazil's School Story Books

Angela Brazil's books were commercially successful, widely read by pre-adolescent girls, and influenced them. Though interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained popular... Read Full Overview

Angela Brazil's School Story Books

Angela Brazil's books were commercially successful, widely read by pre-adolescent girls, and influenced them. Though interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained popular... Read Full Overview

Angela Brazil (1868-1947) was the first of the British writers of "modern" School Girls' Stories genre - written from the characters' point of view. Along with her sister Amy, Angela then studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art in London. She was quite late in taking up writing,... Read Full Overview

The Head Girl at the Gables has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations... Read Full Overview

It was exactly ten days before the opening of the autumn term at The Gables. The September sunshine, flooding through the window of the Principal's study, lighted up the bowl of carnations upon the writing-table, and, flashed back from the Chippendale mirror on the wall, caught... Read Full Overview

The Head Girl at the Gables By Angela Brazil The Head Girl at the Gables by Angela Brazil Excerpt: ...in that huge cartoon he's designing for the Chagstead Town Hall. I don't think she's a scrap like an angel She pats Lilith and Constable on the head, just for show, but she... Read Full Overview

"The Head Girl at the Gables" by Angela Brazil is a classic girls' school story set in the early 20th century. While I don't have access to the specific content of this copyrighted book, I can provide you with a more detailed overview. The story likely centers around the life... Read Full Overview

"The Head Girl at the Gables" by Angela Brazil is a captivating novel set within the vibrant world of a girls' boarding school. As a classic piece of British literature, Brazil's work delves into the intricacies of school life, friendship, and adventure, making it a quintessential... Read Full Overview

The story revolves around Margaret "Garnet" Emerson, a bright and enthusiastic student who is appointed Head Girl at the Gables School, a prestigious boarding school for girls. Garnet, who is both excited and anxious about her new responsibilities, is determined to uphold... Read Full Overview

"The Head Girl at the Gables" by Angela Brazil offers a charming glimpse into the world of girls' boarding school life. This coming-of-age story explores themes of friendship and responsibility as experienced within the unique setting of a school. As a classic example of juvenile... Read Full Overview

"The Head Girl at the Gables" by Angela Brazil offers a charming glimpse into the world of girls' boarding school life. This coming-of-age story explores themes of friendship and responsibility as experienced within the unique setting of a school. As a classic example of juvenile... Read Full Overview