A Cambridge Staircase (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104590819)

A Cambridge Staircase is a novel written by George Nugent Bankes and first published in 1883. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur Blunden, who is studying at Cambridge University in the late 19th century. Blunden is a shy and introverted student who struggles to fit in with his peers, but he finds solace in the beauty of the university and the intellectual pursuits it offers.As he navigates his way through the academic and social challenges of university life, Blunden becomes involved in a number of romantic entanglements with various women, including his landlady's daughter and a wealthy heiress. These relationships are complicated by class differences, societal expectations, and the pressures of academic success.Throughout the novel, Bankes paints a vivid picture of life at Cambridge during the Victorian era, with its traditions, rituals, and strict codes of conduct. He explores themes of love, class, education, and the search for personal identity in a society that values conformity and tradition.A Cambridge Staircase is a classic work of Victorian literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Cambridge University in the late 19th century. It is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in history, literature, and the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Nugent Bankes
ISBN-10: 1104590816
ISBN-13: 9781104590819
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d