Flandrau, Charles Macomb 1871-1938 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) The chance -- The serpent's tooth -- Wolcott the Magnificent -- Wellington -- Butterflies -- A dead issue -- The class day idyl. Release date is 2023-04-29 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) Originally published: United States: Copeland and Day, 1897 Short stories, American Harvard University -- Fiction College stories College students -- Fiction PS United States: Copeland and Day, 1897 06039544 https://archive.org/details/cu31924022416733 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70671 https://archive.org/details/cu31924022416733 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70671 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134632.0 70671