Lessons from History Roald Dahl
Jul 21, 2023
Roald Dahl, famous children's book author, talks about his autobiography 'Boy' and its portrayal of British schooling. Topics include Dahl's storytelling abilities, his unique education in English schools, the history of Repton school, Dahl's mischievous pranks and corporal punishment, cultural elements and independence at the school, the impact of World War One on teachers and students, unfairness and solidarity among the boys, and the confusion surrounding beatings in Dahl's school.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Darl's Storytelling and His Education in English Schools
03:22 • 4min
The History of Repton: From Decline to Revival
07:03 • 2min
Roald Dahl's Pranks and Corporal Punishment
08:42 • 15min
Cultural Elements and Independence at the School
23:14 • 2min
The Impact of World War One on Teachers and Pupils
24:48 • 2min
Unfairness and Solidarity
27:02 • 12min
The Confusion of Beatings in Roald Dahl's School
38:55 • 14min