Rowlandson's Oxford

"Rowlandson's Oxford" by A. Hamilton Gibbs is a captivating journey back in time to Oxford University in the 1700s. Gibbs masterfully compares the lives of students of that time to those of today, painting a vivid picture of their daily experiences, from their studies and social lives to their hopes and fears. Gibbs uses interesting stories and insights to show that while some things have changed, like clothes and manners, the essential feelings and challenges of being a university student have stayed surprisingly the same over the years. All of this is brilliantly combined with Rowlandson's artistry that sets the stage for the overall tone.