'Twixt Greek And Barb: A Story Of University Life

By William C. Levere

Book Overview

""Twixt Greek and Barb: A Story of University Life"" is a novel written by William C. Levere. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is a student at a prestigious university. Jack is torn between two worlds; the world of the wealthy and privileged students who belong to Greek societies, and the world of the working-class students who are known as ""barbs"". Jack struggles to find his place in this divided society, and he must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the university. Along the way, Jack faces many challenges, including academic pressure, romantic entanglements, and conflicts with his peers. The book explores themes of class, identity, and social status, and offers a unique perspective on the experience of university life in the late 19th century. Overall, ""Twixt Greek and Barb"" is a compelling coming-of-age story that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American higher education.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: 1163596868
• ISBN13: 9781163596869
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"