David Blaize of King’s

David Blaize of King’s

E. F. Benson

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781025590424
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'David Blaize of King’s' is a charming and evocative exploration of university life at Cambridge during the early 20th century. Following the protagonist of E.F. Benson’s beloved series into his undergraduate years, the story captures the unique atmosphere of King’s College with its blend of academic rigor, athletic competition, and enduring friendships. As David navigates the freedoms and responsibilities of young adulthood, the narrative focuses on his passion for cricket, his intellectual development, and the deep bonds formed within the hallowed halls of the university.Benson’s prose provides a nostalgic and vivid portrait of an era, painting a world of punts on the river, lively debates, and the pursuit of excellence both on and off the field. The novel stands as a classic example of the British campus story, balancing humor with poignant reflections on growth and the transition from the sheltered world of school to the wider possibilities of life. 'David Blaize of King’s' remains a celebrated work for its warmth, its authentic depiction of collegiate traditions, and its timeless portrayal of the joys and challenges of youth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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