Oxford

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Signal Books, 2005 - 227 páginas
In the early 20th century, Edward Thomas (1878-1917) was commissioned to write a history of Oxford to accompany the paintings of John Fulleylove (1845-1908). Oxford was published in 1903 but rather than accompanying the illustrations it was a masterpiece that aided Thomas' reputation as the quintessential English writer. The work is reprinted here along with eleven of Fulleylove's illustrations. The lengthy introduction by Lucy Newlyn places Oxford within the story of Thomas' life and other works, analysing his prose style and how this was developed in later pieces. Newlyn also discusses how Thomas' experiences as an undergraduate in Oxford are revealed in the piece, and how he portrayed a picture of Oxford that is personal and familiar, evocative and nostalgic of the pre-war city's architecture, history and customs.
 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
viii
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE INTRODUCTION AND NOTES
lvii
The Stones of Oxford
15
Dons Ancient and Modern
46
Undergraduates of The Present and The Past
68
College Servants of The Present and The Past
101
The Oxford Day
113
In a College Garden
143
Old Oxford Days
150
The Oxford Country
168
In Praise of Oxford
174
NOTES
181
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
219
SELECTED FURTHER READING
225
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