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The History Boys
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
14 posts | 17 read | 10 to read
An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. A maverick English teacher at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher. A headmaster obsessed with results; a history teacher who thinks he's a fool. In Alan Bennett's new play, staff room rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence provoke insistent questions about history and how you teach it; about education and its purpose. The History Boys premired at the National in May 2004. 'Nothing could diminish the incendiary achievement of this subtle, deep-wrought and immensely funny play about the value and meaning of education .. In short, a superb, life-enhancing play.' Guardian
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dabbe
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dabbe
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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Mehso-so

Probably better seen as plays are meant to be. Interesting arguments as to what equals a good education. The homosexual references added nothing to the plot. Even though the writer's gay, if the words don't move/enhance the plot, why include it?

Favorite Quote: “How do I define history? It's just one fucking thing after another.“

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ClairesReads
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The History Boys is the clever, funny, erudite play that I wanted it to be. On the surface this is a funny story about a clash in teaching styles and life in a school (which is my niche). Underneath this there‘s some thoughtful observations about access to high education and the ways that exclusivity is maintained in the Oxbridge environment. Deeper still is where the sharp exploration of inappropriate student/teacher relationships takes place.

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AbigailJaneBlog
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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Thanks to an impromptu family BBQ yesterday, I only managed about 10 hours this month. I still got loads read and added a couple of books to my May list, but hopefully I'll get more time in next time!
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Andrew65 10 hours is still a good tone. Well done 👏👏👏 3y
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GatheringBooks
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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Heartiest congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 @callielafleur for your Litsy Milestone and the amazing amazing giveaway. My bookish quote / post for the #LitsyIsTheBestINT giveaway is this lovely quote I found on FB from History Boys which I absolutely adored watching. I have yet to get to the book, sadly.

callielafleur What a lovely quote! 6y
GatheringBooks @callielafleur i thought so too! congratulations on your milestone and lots of hugs for paying it forward. :) 6y
batsy I haven't read it either but I loved the movie! 6y
brendanmleonard Love this. 6y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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I borrowed this off the Gram because it's so accurate!! 😍🤗

(Anyone know what movie this is from?)

julesG So true! 6y
Lesliereads Shoot! I can‘t remember the title but it took place in a boys boarding school? And I remember the white-haired fellow was a professor who got into some trouble.... 6y
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Craftylikefox Yes!!!!!!! 😭 6y
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Centique
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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I‘ve had this quote written down for a long time and only just discovered it comes from this play. I loved the movie and now I really need to read it too!

batsy I loved the movie too! 7y
Reggie This totally happened in Tin Man the other day. Winman wrote a paragraph that has been etched on the inside of me for a long time. Love this quote. 7y
Cathythoughts Beautiful ❤️ 7y
Centique @Reggie ohhhh! That‘s wonderful! It‘s the best feeling isn‘t it? 😍😍 7y
Centique Thanks @Cathythoughts @batsy such a good movie 👍 7y
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i.z.booknook
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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Moray_Reads 😍😍 7y
MyNamesParadise Nice pic!! 7y
nomierosie What an awesome little collection! 7y
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KarenUK
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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#day7 #feistyfeb #alltheworldsastage I love Alan Bennett, and 'The History Boys' play (and movie) are a favorite.... 💕📚

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arlenefinnigan
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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The precocious little brats in this did nothing to dispel my worst and most unfair prejudices about people who go to Oxford. Very entertaining though. #ReadHarder

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arlenefinnigan
The History Boys | Alan Bennett
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#ReadHarder challenge 22: a play

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ArielLawhon
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This is a wonderful play. It is very well written and it raises important questions about education and what it's for. Is education supposed to give kids a love for learning or is it just about getting a degree? The play is full of clever dialogue and characters who are loveable despite their flaws.