Jonathan Rose
1 book referenced
Books by Jonathan Rose
Referenced in 2 episodes
September 10, 2023
Context:
Described as a 'brilliant book' by a 'great historian' that provides examples of working-class people who drew their moral code from boarding school stories. The hosts use it to cite Aneurin Bevan secretly buying copies of The Magnet and The Gem, and Robert Roberts's testimony about the influence of school stories on working-class boys.
May 10, 2021
Context:
Referenced during discussion of Billy Bunter stories and their influence on working class children in early 20th century Britain. The book discusses how popular boys' stories were consumed by people outside the private school world.