school stories
Classroom narrative genre
School stories are a genre of fiction set primarily in educational institutions, typically boarding schools.
The tradition flourished in British children's literature from the Victorian era through the mid-twentieth century, featuring dormitory friendships, athletic rivalries, and coming-of-age themes: Tom Brown's Schooldays established the template for countless school stories.
The genre encompasses everything from earnest moral tales to satirical send-ups.
- first dayInitial day of something
- best friendMost trusted companion
- bullyHabitual intimidator
- classroomEducational instruction space
- locker roomShared space for dressing
playground · detention · prefect · class president · rivalry · dormitory · boarding · midnight feast · secret society · study hall · friendship · cliques · student · mentorship · rebellion · coming-of-age · headmaster · child protagonists