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The Adventures Of Mr. Verdant Green (Part - Iii)

The Adventures Of Mr. Verdant Green (Part - Iii)

Cuthbert Bede

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354757334
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A spark of wit, a touch of mischief, and a timeless coming‑of‑age misadventure await in The Adventures Of Mr. Verdant Green (Part - III), skillfully revived by Alpha Editions.This is more than a humorous school life tale; it is a carefully crafted piece of victorian comic novel tradition, a campus satire fiction that blends sharp observations of etiquette, social class, and university initiation rituals with the warmth of youth on the cusp of adulthood. Set in an oxford university milieu, the adventures unfold with charm and sly social commentary, inviting casual readers and classic‑literature collectors alike to savour its intricate social theatre and its enduring appeal.Historically significant as a window into oxford college fiction and the manners, foibles, and rituals that defined early Victorian student life, the book stands as a lively companion to tom brown’s schooldays while charting its own unique path through university culture. This edition respects the original voice while presenting it for today’s readers, offering a readable, accessible doorway into a pivotal era of british letters.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, ideal for study, reflection, and тих delight in a classic literature collection.keywords: victorian comic novel, campus satire fiction, humorous school life, university initiation rituals, etiquette and social class, youth coming of age, classic literature collection, study guide for victorian literature, victorian era, oxford university setting, tom brown’s schooldays, oxford college fiction.

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