Books Quote by Alan Bennett
“The Breed never dies. Sapper, Buchan, Dornford Yates, practitioners in that school of Snobbery withViolence that runs like a thread of good-class tweed through twentieth-century literature.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The History Boys, 2004
A certain literary style persists, blending aristocratic snobbery with violent themes across the 20th century.
In simple terms: Old literary snobbery and violence endure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and critique outdated literary tropes.
Themes
literature
class
violence
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- academic courses
- book clubs
- critical essays
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
snobbery
historical context
genre analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do these tropes persist?
- How can literature evolve?
A Different Perspective
May overlook modern perspectives.
