The Adventures of a Freshman: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Adventures of a Freshman: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Adventures of a Freshman is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williams, Jesse Lynch (1871–1929).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Adventures of a Freshman" by Jesse Lynch Williams is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around William Young, a naive and ambitious freshman at college, who navigates the challenges of college life, particularly the trials of hazing from upperclassmen, as he strives to prove himself and secure an education. At the start of the book, we are introduced to William Young on his first day at college, where he faces mockery and intimidation from a group of sophomores. He stands his ground against their bullying, demonstrating both his determination and perhaps a bit of naivete about the social hierarchy of college life. Young's character is further fleshed out as he reflects on the sacrifices he made to attend college against his father's wishes and the pressure he feels to succeed academically. As he encounters further challenges, including hazing traditions and the struggle to find his place among his classmates, the opening chapters set up a narrative filled with humor, camaraderie, and personal growth in the face of adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Adventures of a Freshman
- Author credits: Williams, Jesse Lynch (1871–1929)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- College stories
- College students -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: History - Schools & Universities
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
