Red Paint at Oxford: Sketches by Pish and Tush
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About this eBook
| Author | Pish |
|---|---|
| Author | Tush |
| Title | Red Paint at Oxford: Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Red paint at Oxford -- On motoring to town -- A quiet evening -- Concerning the theatre -- The mutual help society -- On the strenuousness of life -- Rugger night -- How we ragged "the Suburban" -- An "Eights' week". |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Red Paint at Oxford: Sketches by Pish and Tush" is a collection of humorous sketches written in the early 20th century. This work provides whimsical insights into the lives of Oxford undergraduates navigating the trials and tribulations of university life, sports, and social endeavors. The sketches feature characters such as Freddy and the Pilot, who find themselves in a series of comical situations as they explore friendship, responsibilities, and the occasional mischief. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the lively escapades of Freddy and his friends as they embark on a motoring adventure to London. Their journey is characterized by a series of chaotic encounters, including mishaps with a chauffeur and a series of humorous miscommunications. As they navigate the streets, comedic interactions with the police and locals highlight the reckless yet carefree spirit of youth, setting the tone for a lighthearted exploration of student life in Oxford. The charm of the narrative lies in its vivid characterizations and the playful banter among the friends, promising an engaging read filled with delightful absurdities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | University of Oxford -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52875 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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