Re: School stories

The Natural Philosopher <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 02/04/2026 20:33, rbowman wrote:
> > On Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:33:56 +0200, Steve Hayes wrote:
> > 
> >> Both Kipling and Lewis wrote about Edwardian English public schools.
> >>
> >> Lewis also mentioned schools in his fiction, most notably in "The Silver
> >> Chair", where he describes authoritarianism in what was ostensibly a
> >> libertarian school.
> > 
> > Kipling wrote about the hazing of the younger students by the older ones.
> > In 'Surprised by Joy' Lewis strongly hints there was a sexual element.
> 
> It was punishable by expulsion if it was found out.
> 'bestiality' (masturbation) was an expulsion event.

I thought "bestiality" was specifically having sex with animals.


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