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Goodbye Mr Chips

The heart-warming classic that inspired three film adaptations
By James Hilton
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Goodbye Mr Chips, written by James Hilton, follows the life of Mr. Chipping, an aged and beloved schoolteacher at a British boarding school. Through his career, he experiences personal triumphs and challenges while shaping the lives of his students across generations. Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, the story captures the profound impact one man can have on a community through dedication and kindness.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to heartwarming stories that explore themes of nostalgia and change, set in the backdrop of an English boys' school. It offers a touching portrayal of a schoolteacher's life, illustrating the impact of education and companionship over the years. Fans of character-driven narratives and period settings will find this tale especially engaging.

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The beloved classic novel about an unforgettable teacher, perfect for fans of Dead Poets Society, Stand and Deliver and Mr Holland's Opus.

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Mr Chipping is a quiet, unassuming teacher at Brookfield Grammar School—a wholly conventional schoolteacher who never veers from his proscribed routines. Until the day he meets Katherine, who charms him and his students and teaches Mr Chipping that education is about more than just the hours spent in the schoolroom.

As his love for Katherine blooms, Mr Chipping develops a sense of humour and a broad view of his role as a teacher and a friend to his students, becoming the beloved 'Mr Chips' to generations of schoolboys.

Sweeping across four decades, Goodbye Mr Chips features an extraordinary period of history, from the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s to Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s. It demonstrates that, through it all, love and a good sense of humour can make all the difference.

Goodbye Mr Chips is the beloved classic of generations of readers, and sure to delight people of all ages.

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Goodbye Mr Chips has been highly praised for its tender portrayal of the titular character, Mr. Chips, marking him as a quintessential figure in English literature. Reviewers celebrate the book for its touching narrative and excellent craftsmanship, describing it as a little book with great impact, a minor miracle, and a masterpiece. The story is noted for its endearing qualities and is recommended as a must-buy for its beautifully rendered depiction of a life of contentment and gentle wisdom.

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ISBN: 9781473640559

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 111g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

James Hilton was born in 1900. He wrote his first novel, Catherine Herself, at the age of twenty while still an undergraduate. For several years he worked as a freelance journalist and book reviewer. And Now Goodbye, published 1931, heralded the success that was to come to him; it was followed in 1933 by Knight Without Armour and Lost Horizon (awarded the Hawthornden Prize in 1934). Goodbye, Mr. Chips appeared in 1934; in 1938 came the stage version, and in 1939 the film. He was invited to go to Hollywood, where he became one of the most popular scenario writers. Random Harvest was published in 1941, and he continued writing until the year before his death, in December 1954, his last book being Time and Time Again. Another major feature film was made in 1969 starring Peter O'Toole.

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