Brazil, Angela — Loyal to the School

Blackie & Son Not Dated [1921 BL]. Angela Brazil was one of the first British writers of modern schoolgirls' stories. She presented a young female point of view which was active, aware of current issues and independent-minded intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. They were seen as disruptive and a negative influence on moral standards by some figures in authority during the height of their popularity, and in some cases were banned. It has been suggested that Brazil's tales were intended to be covertly expressive of lesbian themes this title the main protagonist in particular. CONDITION Coffee coloured bds with illus front and spine (top cnrs curved o/w in nice clean condition) 288 pages with 4 illus b/w plates. Copy is bright and crisp with name inside front, some dust spotting to ends and edges. Original DJ has some loss with large piecemissing at spine heel and lower front, chips at spine head and top tips o/w not price clipped or scuffed. In archival cover. H First Edition Good London Very Good H L Bacon 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall