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Jonathan Rose

1 book referenced

Books by Jonathan Rose

The Intellectual Life of the English Working Classes

Referenced in 2 episodes

367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies

September 10, 2023

Context:

Described as 'his brilliant book' with examples of working class people influenced by school stories

50. Teenagers

May 10, 2021

Context:

Referenced during discussion of Billy Bunter stories and their influence on working class children in early 20th century Britain. The book discusses how popular boys' stories were consumed by people outside the private school world.