| Author |
Turley, Charles, 1868-1940 |
| Title |
Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate" by Charles Turley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the experiences of Godfrey Marten as he embarks on his university life at Oxford after leaving home. This journey is marked by his interactions with various characters, such as his father, his fellow students like Jack Ward, and the challenges he faces as a newcomer in an academically rigorous and socially intricate environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for Godfrey's transition into university life, detailing his thoughts and feelings as he prepares to leave home. He shares a heartfelt conversation with his father about the seriousness of adulthood and the expectations that come with it. Once at Oxford, Godfrey navigates the complexities of college life, from losing his luggage and adjusting to his modest living conditions to feeling out of place during dinner with other freshers. The introduction of characters like Jack Ward suggests that friendships and social dynamics will play a significant role in Godfrey's development and experiences at university. Overall, the beginning paints a vivid picture of anticipation, anxiety, and the excitement of new beginnings in a challenging academic milieu. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
University of Oxford -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28567 |
| Release Date |
Apr 20, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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