The Babe, B.A. : being the uneventful history of a young gentleman at Cambridge…
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"The Babe, B.A.: Being the Uneventful History of a Young Gentleman at Cambridge" by Edward F. Benson is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the comical misadventures and everyday life of a Cambridge undergraduate known as the Babe, alongside his friends Reggie, Ealing, and Jack. The narrative captures the charm and folly of university life, as well as the trivial yet relatable events that characterize
the youth of the time. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Babe and his companions as they engage in lighthearted banter over tea, recounting their experiences with football and their academic responsibilities at Cambridge. The Babe’s playful cynicism shines through as he grapples with his reputation for childishness despite being an accomplished Rugby player. The opening sets the tone for the book with its witty dialogue and character dynamics, ensuring a blend of humor and introspection that continues throughout the narrative. The stage is thus set for a series of delightful escapades interspersed with comical reflections on life, friendship, and the quirks of academia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09002675 |
| Title | The Babe, B.A. : being the uneventful history of a young gentleman at Cambridge University |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | College stories |
| Subject | College students -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cambridge (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | University of Cambridge -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56986 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56986-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 555 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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