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The College Warden (1899)

The College Warden (1899)

Fairbairn, Henry Arnold

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1164608622
ISBN13: 9781164608622
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The College Warden is a novel written by Henry Arnold Fairbairn and originally published in 1899. The story is set in a fictional college in England and follows the life of the warden, Mr. John Meredith, who is responsible for the administration of the college. The novel explores the challenges and conflicts that arise in the college community, including tensions between the warden and the students, as well as conflicts between different factions within the student body. Throughout the book, Mr. Meredith must navigate these challenges while also dealing with personal issues, such as his own health problems and his relationships with his family and colleagues. The novel also touches on broader themes related to education, including the role of tradition and the importance of balancing academic rigor with the needs and desires of the students. Overall, The College Warden is a thoughtful and engaging novel that provides a nuanced portrayal of life in a college community during the late 19th century. It offers insights into the complex relationships and power dynamics that exist within such communities, and raises important questions about the purpose and value of 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.

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