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LoC No.: 09002675
Title: The Babe, B.A. : being the uneventful history of a young gentleman at Cambridge University
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Babe, B.A.: Being the Uneventful History of a Young Gentleman at Cambridge" by Edward F. Benson is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the comical misadventures and everyday life of a Cambridge undergraduate known as the Babe, alongside his friends Reggie, Ealing, and Jack. The narrative captures the charm and folly of university life, as well as the trivial yet relatable events that characterize the youth of the time. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Babe and his companions as they engage in lighthearted banter over tea, recounting their experiences with football and their academic responsibilities at Cambridge. The Babe’s playful cynicism shines through as he grapples with his reputation for childishness despite being an accomplished Rugby player. The opening sets the tone for the book with its witty dialogue and character dynamics, ensuring a blend of humor and introspection that continues throughout the narrative. The stage is thus set for a series of delightful escapades interspersed with comical reflections on life, friendship, and the quirks of academia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
EBook No.: 56986
Published: Apr 15, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: College stories
Subject: College students -- Fiction
Subject: Cambridge (England) -- Fiction
Subject: University of Cambridge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09002675
Title: The Babe, B.A. : being the uneventful history of a young gentleman at Cambridge University
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Babe, B.A.: Being the Uneventful History of a Young Gentleman at Cambridge" by Edward F. Benson is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the comical misadventures and everyday life of a Cambridge undergraduate known as the Babe, alongside his friends Reggie, Ealing, and Jack. The narrative captures the charm and folly of university life, as well as the trivial yet relatable events that characterize the youth of the time. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Babe and his companions as they engage in lighthearted banter over tea, recounting their experiences with football and their academic responsibilities at Cambridge. The Babe’s playful cynicism shines through as he grapples with his reputation for childishness despite being an accomplished Rugby player. The opening sets the tone for the book with its witty dialogue and character dynamics, ensuring a blend of humor and introspection that continues throughout the narrative. The stage is thus set for a series of delightful escapades interspersed with comical reflections on life, friendship, and the quirks of academia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
EBook No.: 56986
Published: Apr 15, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: College stories
Subject: College students -- Fiction
Subject: Cambridge (England) -- Fiction
Subject: University of Cambridge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.