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      Pastors and Masters

      by Ivy Compton-Burnett
      Published
      Oct 2009
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      120
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      ''Pastors and Masters'' is largely a satirical depiction of Victorian institutions, and a character study of masculine authority and female subservience within the setting of a boys preparatory school after World War I.
      The narrative unfolds through sharp and often witty dialogue, revealing the underlying tensions and rivalries that exist among the staff and between the staff and the students. The novel delves into themes of manipulation, ambition, and control, as the characters navigate their roles within the school's hierarchical structure.
      Compton-Burnett's incisive portrayal of her characters' interactions offers a satirical and critical examination of the social and moral complexities of institutional life.
      Described in contemporary reviews as "a work of genius."

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      First Edition Nov 2009 Hesperus Press ISBN13 9781843914532 ISBN10 1843914530
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      May 1984 Allison & Busby (UK) ISBN13 9780850315776 ISBN10 0850315778
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