Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of School Stories: The encyclopaedia of boys' school stories written by Rosemary Auchmuty and published by Ashgate Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his introduction to this important reference work, Robert Fitzpatrick traces the origins of the boys' school story back to the 18th-century and its development and reception over the last 200 years. The contribution of women writers to the boys' school story is examined and popular topics explored. With over 500 entries, this encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive survey to date of this popular and highly collectable genre.