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The Youth of Parnassus, and Other Stories
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023245135
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Youth of Parnassus and Other Stories by Logan Pearsall Smith offers a glimpse into the hallowed halls and eccentric characters of Oxford University. Through a series of sharp and witty short stories, Smith delivers a delightful satire of university life and the pursuits of its youthful denizens.
This collection, known for its enduring humor, explores themes of ambition, intellectualism, and the often-absurd realities of academia. Smith's keen observations and masterful prose create a timeless portrait of a world both familiar and uniquely its own. Readers will be captivated by the clever narratives and the subtle, yet biting, social commentary woven throughout these stories. Experience the wit and wisdom of a bygone era in this meticulously prepared edition.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 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.
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