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The Enigma of Kidson: Portrait of a Schoolmaster

The Enigma of Kidson: Portrait of a Schoolmaster

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The Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversialteacher.

"A great read about a great man" - Taki, The Spectator

The Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, ...

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Product ID:	9781846892653
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	The Enigma of Kidson
Subtitle:	Portrait of a Schoolmaster
Authors:	Author: Jamie Blackett
Page Count:	344
Subjects:	Biography: general, Biography: general
Description:	Select Guide Rating The Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversialteacher. "A great read about a great man" - Taki, The Spectator The Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversial teacher Move over Mr Chips! Michael 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. ''I didnt expect to be moved to tears by a tribute book to an Etonian schoolmaster. But the story of Michael Kidson (1929-2015) drew me in and moved me deeply'' - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Oldie 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, redemption and old age are all examined.
Imprint Name:	Quiller Publishing Ltd
Publisher Name:	Quiller Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2018-08-30

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Weight	634 g
Dimensions	158 × 234 × 33 mm