OxfordIn the early 20th century, Edward Thomas (1878-1917) was commissioned to write a history of Oxford to accompany the paintings of John Fulleylove (1845-1908). Oxford was published in 1903 but rather than accompanying the illustrations it was a masterpiece that aided Thomas' reputation as the quintessential English writer. The work is reprinted here along with eleven of Fulleylove's illustrations. The lengthy introduction by Lucy Newlyn places Oxford within the story of Thomas' life and other works, analysing his prose style and how this was developed in later pieces. Newlyn also discusses how Thomas' experiences as an undergraduate in Oxford are revealed in the piece, and how he portrayed a picture of Oxford that is personal and familiar, evocative and nostalgic of the pre-war city's architecture, history and customs. |
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | viii |
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE INTRODUCTION AND NOTES | lvii |
The Stones of Oxford | 15 |
Dons Ancient and Modern | 46 |
Undergraduates of The Present and The Past | 68 |
College Servants of The Present and The Past | 101 |
In a College Garden | 143 |
The Oxford Country | 168 |
NOTES | 181 |
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH | 219 |
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