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“A very large part of English middle-class education is devoted to the training of servants...In so far as it is, by definition, the training of upper servants, it includes, of course, the instilling of that kind of confidence which will enable the upper servants to supervise and direct the lower servants.”

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Raymond Williams
Raymond Williams

Raymond Williams was a British novelist celebrated for his exploration of social class and the human condition in his works. Born on August 31, 1921, in Cwmgiedd, Wales, Williams' career spanned several decades, during which he authored numerous novels and short stories. His writing is characterized by its richly detailed prose and complex characters, reflecting the diverse social and cultural landscapes of his era. more

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