Vice Versa; or, A Lesson to Fathers

** "Vice Versa; or, A Lesson to Fathers" by F. Anstey is a humorous story from the late 1800s about Paul Bultitude, a rather proud father, facing the familiar challenge of sending his son Dick back to boarding school. Emotions run high as the story examines the bond between father and son, showing the father's mixed emotions about his son leaving, and his thoughts on fatherhood. The narrative introduction of the story establishes a lighthearted tone, hinting at a tale of transformation and exchanged roles, and the story suggests a magical event involving a strange stone will turn their lives upside down, probably exploring their relationship as father and son in a funny, over-the-top way. **