The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Cuthbert Bede

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Author Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889
Title The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note The .zip file contains 180 images from the book, referenced in the text.
Contents The adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford freshman -- The further adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford undergraduate -- Mr. Verdant Green: Married and done for.
Credits Produced by R.W. Jones and Colin Choat
Summary "The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green" by Cuthbert Bede is a humorous novel written during the mid-19th century. It recounts the story of a young and naive protagonist, Mr. Verdant Green, as he embarks on his adventure of life as a freshman at Oxford University. The book humorously explores various experiences and escapades that befall Verdant, including initiation rituals, cultural contrasts between town and gown life, and the escapades of a university student. The opening of the novel introduces the clever backstory of Mr. Verdant Green's family lineage, framing him as a somewhat oblivious youth cherished by his overprotective mother. His education has been heavily influenced by this sheltered upbringing, leading to his anticipation and anxiety about attending Oxford. As he prepares to leave the comforts of his home, interactions with family members and the preparations made signal to readers the comedic challenges he is likely to encounter as he navigates university life and social dynamics. This blend of humor and the exploration of academic life sets up an engaging narrative that invites readers to follow Verdant's growth and misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject University of Oxford -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4644
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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