02711cam a22003733u 4500 70671 UtSlPG 20260610134632.0 m cr n 260607r20231897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06039544 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Flandrau, Charles Macomb, 1871-1938 Harvard episodes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-29 The chance -- The serpent's tooth -- Wolcott the Magnificent -- Wellington -- Butterflies -- A dead issue -- The class day idyl. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Harvard Episodes" by Charles Macomb Flandrau is a collection of fictional vignettes set in an academic environment, written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores life at Harvard University through a series of character-driven interactions, primarily focusing on students Horace Hewitt and Robinson Curtiss. The opening chapters introduce themes of isolation, ambition, and the disparities in social dynamics among college students, as well as the deeper emotional currents behind their interactions and aspirations. The opening of the book features a conversation between Horace Hewitt, a sophomore, and Robinson Curtiss, a young graduate. Hewitt expresses his feelings of discouragement and existential doubt regarding his place at Harvard, feeling disconnected and isolated from the vibrant life he observes around him. As he seeks advice from Curtiss, who reflects on his own experiences, a profound exploration of the challenges faced by young men in academia unfolds. The dialogue serves as an introspective examination of their hopes, individuality, and the 'chances' that define their paths within the seemingly exclusive social structure of Harvard. The tone is both analytical and personal, drawing readers into the complexities of college life during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Copeland and Day, 1897 Short stories, American Harvard University -- Fiction College stories College students -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/cu31924022416733 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70671 111397 111397