Jonathan Rose

1 book referenced

Books by Jonathan Rose

The Intellectual Life of the English Working Classes

Referenced in 2 episodes

367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies

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.

50. Teenagers

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.