Three Days At Oxford In 1846: In Three Fyttes (1855)

By Philo-Puritan

Book Overview

""Three Days At Oxford In 1846: In Three Fyttes"" is a book written by Philo-Puritan and published in 1855. The book is a narrative of the author's three-day visit to Oxford in 1846, where he attended lectures, visited colleges, and interacted with students and professors. The book is divided into three fyttes, or sections, each detailing a day of the author's visit. The author, who remains anonymous, is a self-proclaimed Puritan, and his observations of Oxford are colored by his religious beliefs. He criticizes the excesses and indulgences of the students and the lack of religious fervor in the university. However, he also admires the beauty and grandeur of the buildings and the intellectual rigor of the lectures. The book provides a glimpse into the life of Oxford in the mid-19th century, including the curriculum, social customs, and the relationship between the university and the Church of England. The author's writing style is poetic and descriptive, and he includes many historical and literary references throughout the book. Overall, ""Three Days At Oxford In 1846: In Three Fyttes"" is a unique and insightful account of Oxford during a time of great change and upheaval in British society.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: 1165651645
• ISBN13: 9781165651641
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"