A Liberal Education by A.E.W. Mason
"A Liberal Education" is a novel that explores the themes of identity, morality, and social class in late 19th century England. The story follows the lives of a group of young people as they navigate their way through university and into adulthood, grappling with questions of intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and the role of education in shaping their futures. Through its nuanced portrayal of characters from different backgrounds and experiences, the novel raises important questions about the nature of knowledge and learning, and the ways in which they can be used to shape society.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1918 · Genre: Political Satire, Adventure, Humor · 4,735 words
First lines
"So you couldn't wait!"
Mrs. Branscome turned full on the speaker as she answered deliberately: "You have evidently not been long in London, Mr. Hilton, or you would not ask that question."
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A Liberal Education is listed on Textopian as a short story by A.E.W. Mason, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Satire, Adventure, Humor, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,735 words
- Structure: 1 section, 78 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Political Satire — The protagonist's adventures in achieving a liberal education through political upheaval appreciate the inherent hypocrisy and absurdities often found within politics, making this book a satire.
- Adventure — The protagonist goes on multiple adventures and faces a variety of challenging situations throughout the book, thus, it poses an adventure genre.
- Humor — The inherent humor in the situations faced by the protagonist and the witty dialogues contribute to this book's designation as a comedy.
- Historical Fiction — As the story takes place during a distinct historical period and the protagonist interacts with real historical figures, this book also fits within the genre of historical fiction.
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19th century · alden · back · branscome · came · could · david · door · england · even · fiction · first