David Easterbrook: An Oxford Story (1883)

By Tregelles Polkinghorne

Book Overview

David Easterbrook: An Oxford Story is a novel written by Polkinghorne Tregelles and published in 1883. The story follows the life of David Easterbrook, a young man who attends Oxford University in the late 19th century. David is a gifted student and quickly rises to the top of his class, but he also struggles with the pressures of academic life and the expectations of his family. Along the way, David falls in love with a fellow student, but their relationship is complicated by societal norms and the disapproval of their families. As David navigates the challenges of university life and his personal relationships, he must also confront the larger issues of class, privilege, and social inequality that define British society at the time. The novel offers a rich and detailed portrait of Oxford University in the late 19th century, as well as a nuanced exploration of the complexities of love, ambition, and social status.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436818753
• ISBN13: 9781436818759
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"