Eton and King's: Recollections, Mostly Trivial, 1875-1925 - Brossura

James, M

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ISBN 10: 110803053X ISBN 13: 9781108030533

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Riassunto

M. R. James (1862–1936), best remembered today for his ghost stories, was Provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). In these memoirs, he tells the story of the times he spent at the two prestigious institutions, providing a vibrant account of the people and experiences that characterised them. Beginning with his first impressions of Eton as a boy, he lends a unique insight into the school, moving on to recount with affection his scholarly and teaching careers in both these 'royal and religious foundations'. Ghosts and games, choirs and Christmases, and dramas and dons are all recalled in vivid detail, creating a colourful picture of academic life during the early twentieth century and the First World War. Anecdotal, touching and often humorous, James' recollections reveal his role in both intellectual and social life at these famous institutions, and his dedication and allegiance to them.

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M. R. James was Provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). In these fascinating memoirs, he recalls the people, pastimes and experiences that characterised his times at the two prestigious institutions, providing a vibrant and colourful account of academic life in the early twentieth century.

Contenuti:

1. First sight of Eton; 2. Temple Grove; 3. Admitted K. S.; 4. School and college libraries; 5. Division masters; 6. The head master's division; 7. School societies; 8. Contemporaries from the boy's point of view; 9. The Provost and Fellows; 10. Literary aspirations; 11. King's; 12. Provost and seniors; 13. The undergraduates; 14. The drama; 15. Mrs. Smith; 16. Friends; 17. J. and other great figures; 18. A holiday and some lyrics; 19. Research; 20. J. H. Middleton; 21. J. McBryde; 22. Official employments; 23. The Union; 24. The Fitzwilliam; 25. The Provostship; 26. The Vice-Chancellorship; 27. Recalled to Eton; 28. Epilogue.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 110803053X
• ISBN 13: 9781108030533
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 292