Compton-Burnett (Ivy) Pastors and Masters. A Study, first edition, signed presentation inscription "To Olivia from Ivy with love" on front free endpaper, light browning to endpapers, some rubbing, dust-jacket spine slightly toned, a few marks, 1925; Manservant and Maidservant, light spotting to endpapers, dust-jacket a little faded, 1947, first editions, original cloth, light spotting and toning to edges, dust-jackets; and another by the same, 8vo (3)
⁂ Pasters and Masters was the author's second novel and the first in which she introduced the characteristic style of clipped, precise dialogue that was to make her name.
Inscribed to "Olivia" - possibly Olivia Manning, who was introduced to Compton-Burnett in 1945 and the two writers became close friends.
It is largely a character study, dealing with themes of tyranny, female subservience and unconventional sexuality within the setting of a boys’ preparatory school.
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