Project Gutenberg 2011-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 102 Howitt, William 1792 1879 07007645 The Student-Life of Germany Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "The Student-Life of Germany" by William Howitt is a historical account published in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide a detailed and immersive exploration of the unique culture, traditions, and social practices of university students in Germany, focusing primarily on their vibrant camaraderie, rituals, and notable songs. The author provides insights into the dualities of student life, offering perspectives both from a native German and an outsider's view, showcasing the depth and complexity of this formative experience. At the start of the book, Howitt reflects on the essence of student life, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the joys and camaraderie of youth. He contrasts the perceptions of student life as brutish and chaotic with its underlying value, emphasizing the freedom and intellectual growth it fosters. The opening sections introduce key concepts such as the terms "student" and "bursché," explaining the societal structures at play in the university setting. Moreover, Howitt outlines the governance of universities and the significant roles of various student unions, known as "Chores," which connect the students through shared cultural practices and traditions, ultimately inviting readers to experience the vibrancy of German student life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Students -- Germany LA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Teaching & Education 1017569 1010600 2024-09-15T12:17:19.190199 2023-09-16T05:56:17.617490 text/html text/html 1007190 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 405266 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 473225 2024-09-15T12:17:33.206154 application/epub+zip 488949 2024-09-15T12:17:21.783258 application/epub+zip 442772 2024-09-15T12:17:20.364212 application/epub+zip 771172 2024-09-15T12:17:41.294078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 825573 2024-09-15T12:17:31.895148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800922 2022-09-16T16:21:26.451789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 942586 942533 2024-09-15T12:17:17.093233 2023-09-16T05:56:15.659479 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 942177 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 349523 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 942446 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 349363 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19874 2024-09-15T12:17:41.447081 application/rdf+xml 12814 2024-09-15T12:17:20.761190 image/jpeg 3784 2024-09-15T12:17:20.563212 image/jpeg 456737 2024-09-15T12:17:19.281215 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia