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The modern classic about an idealistic British schoolmaster's influence on his students: "A minor miracle" (The New York Times).

'A tiny, catch-in-the-throat story . . . perfectly done' New Yorker
'One of the most endearing creations of modern fiction' Telegraph

Mr. Hilton's classic story of an English schoolmaster.

Mr. Hilton's classic story of an English schoolmaster.

Mr Chipping is a quiet, unassuming teacher at Brookfield Grammar School who follows a strict routine. Until he meets Katherine, who charms him and his students and tells Mr Chipping that education is more than simply the hours spent in the classroom. Mr Chipping develops a sense... Read Full Overview

Full of enthusiasm, young English schoolmaster Mr. Chipping came to teach at Brookfield in 1870. It was a time when dignity and a generosity of spirit still existed, and the dedicated new schoolmaster expressed these beliefs to his rowdy students. Nicknamed Mr. Chips, this gentle... Read Full Overview

Mr Chipping is a quiet, unassuming teacher at Brookfield Grammar School who follows a strict routine. Until he meets Katherine, who charms him and his students and tells Mr Chipping that education is more than simply the hours spent in the classroom. Mr Chipping develops a sense... Read Full Overview