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100	1		_aGodley, A. D. _q(Alfred Denis), _d1856-1925
245	1	0	_aAspects of Modern Oxford, by a Mere Don
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-04-23
505	0		_aOf dons and colleges -- Of undergraduates -- Of sightseers -- Of examinations -- University journalism -- The University as seen from outside -- Diary of a don -- The University as a place of learned leisure.
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"Aspects of Modern Oxford" by A. D. Godley is a collection of reflections on university life written in the late 19th century. This work examines the complexities of the collegiate experience at Oxford, touching on various themes such as the roles of dons (fellow members of the college faculty), undergraduates, university traditions, and social dynamics. It also highlights the challenges of communicating the essence of the university to an external audience unfamiliar with its traditions and intricacies. The opening portion of the work sets the stage by exploring the historical context of fellows and colleges in Oxford, emphasizing the often confusing nature of their existence both inside and outside the university. It discusses the difficulties faced by faculty members in explaining their roles to foreign visitors and the misunderstandings that arise from varying educational structures. The author contrasts the original purpose of colleges as centers of scholarly study with the current realities, hinting at a shift in focus towards the cultural and social aspects of university life. Through wit and observation, Godley paints a vivid picture of the Oxford experience, inviting readers to consider the rich tapestry of lives and traditions that form this distinguished institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUniversity of Oxford
700	1		_aCrawford, T. Hamilton _q(Thomas Hamilton), _d1860-1948
700	1		_aLorimer, John Henry, _d1856-1936
700	1		_aSpeed, Lancelot, _d1860-1931
700	1		_aStamp, E.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39525
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