A Dominie Dismissed: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Dominie Dismissed is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Neill, Alexander Sutherland (1883–1973).
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"A Dominie Dismissed" by Alexander Sutherland Neill is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a schoolmaster, referred to as the Dominie, who faces dismissal due to his unconventional methods of teaching village children, prioritizing play and freedom over traditional discipline. As he navigates his dismissal and return to the village as a cattleman, the narrative explores themes of education, individuality, and authority, particularly through his observations of his successor and the impact of different teaching styles on the children. The opening of the novel introduces the Dominie as he prepares to leave his classroom, reflecting on his relationship with his students and the emotional weight of his impending departure. He expresses fondness for individual children, notably Jim Jackson, and worries about their adjustment to a more authoritarian new teacher named Macdonald. The protagonist's memories reveal the contrast between his nurturing, freedom-based teaching and Macdonald's rigid, disciplined approach, setting the stage for the central conflict of the narrative. The opening scenes are filled with humor, sentimentality, and introspection as the Dominie grapples with loss, identity, and the philosophy of education that he believes in.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Dominie Dismissed
- Author credits: Neill, Alexander Sutherland (1883–1973)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Education -- Philosophy
- Education -- Scotland
- Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973
- Teachers -- Scotland -- Biography
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Teaching & Education
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