The Jester of St. Timothy's: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Jester of St. Timothy's: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Jester of St. Timothy's is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pier, Arthur Stanwood (1874–1966).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Jester of St. Timothy's" by Arthur Stanwood Pier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Irving Upton, a young teacher at St. Timothy's School, who grapples with the challenges of establishing authority and gaining respect from his students, especially from a mischievous boy named Westby. The book explores themes of adolescence, education, and personal growth against the backdrop of a preparatory school setting. At the start of the narrative, we meet Irving Upton as he receives an employment letter from St. Timothy's School, which brings him joy despite his feelings of insecurity about his teaching abilities and appearance. After saying goodbye to his family and arriving at the school, he quickly learns that his youth and timid disposition make it difficult for him to command respect from the older students. Throughout the opening chapters, Irving navigates various uncomfortable situations, including being mocked by Westby, a clever student who tests the limits of Irving’s patience. This sets the stage for a humorous yet poignant exploration of the challenges faced by new teachers in establishing their roles and finding their voice in an environment filled with spirited adolescents.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Jester of St. Timothy's
- Author credits: Pier, Arthur Stanwood (1874–1966)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Private schools -- Juvenile fiction
- Sports stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Teaching & Education
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
