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A mischievous, clear-eyed expose of classroom conventions Humbug in education unravels the polite lies schools tell themselves.

E. M. Delafield's Humbug: A Study in Education is a sharp, witty E. M. Delafield book that skewers early 20th century education with affectionate cruelty and razor insight. Part satire, part searing commentary, this classic educational critique follows the small hypocrisies and grand pretenses of school life, exposing how ritual, reputation, and rote methods warp young minds. Readers will encounter memorable characters, trenchant scenes of classroom absurdity, and an enduring argument for sincerity in teaching.

Historically significant and literarily rich, Humbug belongs among the finest works of school system satire and British education history. It anticipates modern debates in education reform literature and remains a vital contribution to literature on teaching methods, educational commentary, and critique of educational practices all delivered with a humane, humorous education analysis that still rings true.

This title was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Expertly restored for today s and future generations, this edition is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, with careful proofreading and thoughtful presentation. Perfect for casual readers who love smart satire and for classic literature collectors seeking an essential, restored piece of educational history. Rediscover Humbug an indispensable, entertaining indictment of schooling past and present.

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Zaradenie knihy Knihy po nemecky Belletristik Erzählende Literatur Hauptwerk vor 1945

• Celý názov: Humbug
• Autor: E. M. Delafield
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Brožovaná
• Počet strán: 240
• EAN: 9789371771290
• ISBN: 9371771291
• ID: 49877566
• Nakladateľ: Alpha Edition
• Hmotnosť: 327 g
• Rozmery: 229 × 152 × 14 mm
• Dátum vydania: 08. November 2025

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