Isbn: 9780243320004 - the cult of the purple rose: a phase of harvard life (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the social lives of Harvard freshman from the early 1890s. The author, who was among them, offers a historical glimpse into the exclusive clubs and traditions that shaped the lives and aspirations of college students during that period. Through detailed accounts of lavish parties and witty conversations, the book illustrates the behavior, ambitions, and intellectual perspectives of this privileged group. It also explores the inherent tensions between individuality, social conformity, and the pursuit of personal fulfilment within the confines of elite society, revealing the ways in which the young men of Harvard navigated the challenges and opportunities of their time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …