a novel (1934) by James Hilton. It is the story of a lonely teacher at an English public school whose students make fun of him. Later, after he has married a beautiful woman, they respect him. The book was made into two successful British films, in 1939 and in 1969.
GOODBYE MR CHIPS
Meaning of GOODBYE MR CHIPS in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005