The Scholemaster

The Scholemaster is a book that was written by Roger Ascham between 1563-68, but was only published posthumously in 1870 by Edward Arber. The book is a treatise on education and is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the proper education of young boys, focusing on the importance of learning Latin and Greek. The second part discusses the role of the teacher in educating the student, emphasizing the need for a patient and knowledgeable instructor. The third and final part of the book is a collection of letters that Ascham wrote to various individuals, including Queen Elizabeth I, on the subject of education. Throughout the book, Ascham stresses the importance of a well-rounded education and the value of learning for its own sake. The Scholemaster is considered a classic work on education and has been influential in shaping educational theory and practice for centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.