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The Diary Of A Freshman

The Diary Of A Freshman

Macomb Flandrau, Charles

Paperback

Historical Fiction

ISBN10: 9354848265
ISBN13: 9789354848261
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A shimmering window into a bustling campus, The Diary Of A Freshman invites you to step inside a late nineteenth-century American college through the intimate letters of a young observer. This epistolary novel blends diary fiction with sharp social observation and satire, tracing coming-of-age themes against a lively campus backdrop. The voice is bright, candid, and witty, offering humour and insight in equal measure as it maps the early years of student life, the foibles of youth, and the earnest ambitions that shape a whole generation. It is equally at home on a casual reader's shelf and a serious study for campus novels and academic satire fans, making it ideal for book clubs and individual readers alike. Historically, the work stands as a vivid document of the era's university culture and literary craft, a touchstone for late nineteenth-century American campus life and the broader tradition of diary fiction. Its enduring appeal lies in its clear English wit, affectionate mockery, and honest portrayal of student aspiration, social circles, and the rituals of college life. Selling points you will feel from the first page: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for todays and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A must for both college readers and classic-literature collectors alike.

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