ATLAS AUTHORSMuriel Spark
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The charismatic teacher Jean Brodie exerts a powerful influence over a select group of pupils. Her self-assurance and unconventional methods conceal dangerous beliefs, including a fascination with fascism. The story examines the narrow boundary between encouraging independence and shaping others to fit a private vision.
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