"The Scarlet Gown: Being Verses by a St. Andrews Man" by R. F. Murray is a series of late 1800s poems detailing student life at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. The collection explores themes of friendship, school expectations, and the town’s obsession with golf; it shares experiences with a blend of humor and sadness. Through understandable language and engaging mental pictures, the reader is transported to experience a historic university town, capturing the students journey for knowledge, while time marches on.
The Scarlet Gown: Being Verses by a St. Andrews Man
By R. F. (Robert Fuller) Murray
Friendship, golf, and gowns intertwine in a collection of poems that capture the highs and lows of a student's life at a historic Scottish university.
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About the AuthorRobert Fuller Murray (1863–1894), was a Victorian poet. Although born in the United States, Murray lived most of his life in the United Kingdom, most notably in St Andrews, Scotland. He wrote two books of poetry and was published occasionally in periodicals.
Robert Fuller Murray (1863–1894), was a Victorian poet. Although born in the United States, Murray lived most of his life in the United Kingdom, most notably in St Andrews, Scotland. He wrote two books of poetry and was published occasionally in periodicals.
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