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The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Under-Graduate Being a Continuation of "The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Freshman"

By Cuthbert Bede

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Witness a naive college student's comical journey through Oxford as he navigates pranks, friendships, and the absurdities of university life.

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2012-07-26
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"The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Under-Graduate" by Cuthbert Bede is a humorous story that chronicles Mr. Verdant Green's ongoing experiences as a college student at Oxford University. The book shows his relationships and adventures within the university, alongside his interactions with other students, emphasizing youthful naivety amidst the lively backdrop of college life. The story starts with Mr. Verdant Green, who, although no longer a new student, remains somewhat unworldly and gullible. He participates in lighthearted pranks on incoming freshmen, illustrating a change in his self-assurance. The early parts of the book introduce a range of funny people and events, such as a ridiculously flawed examination of a new student, Mr. James Pucker, by Verdant and his friend Bouncer, who trick him with silly questions. This establishes a fun tone when looking at the university's social scene and the funny difficulties of growing up.

About the Author

Edward Bradley was an English clergyman and novelist. He was born in Kidderminster and educated at Durham University from which he took his pen name Cuthbert Bede. His most popular book was The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, on the experiences of an Oxford undergraduate. There was a sequel, Little Mr Bouncer and his friend Verdant Green. Tales of College Life, introduces the character of Mr Affable Canary. The celebrated illustrations to the Verdant Green books were the work of the author.

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