When Patty Went to College: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
When Patty Went to College: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

When Patty Went to College is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Webster, Jean (1876–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"When Patty Went to College" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Patty Wyatt, an imaginative and resourceful college student navigating her life at a women's college. The narrative explores her charmingly chaotic experiences as she confronts college life, decorates her dorm room, and interacts with various classmates, while interspersing humor and social commentary. The opening of the novel introduces Patty and her roommate Priscilla as they struggle with the chaotic task of setting up their dorm room. Patty's vibrant personality shines through as she enlists the help of fellow students, engages in witty banter, and devises plans for decorating in defiance of the school's rules. The scene highlights Patty's creativity, determination, and her ability to charm those around her, including the imposing janitor, Peters. As she grapples with college life and establishes her identity, the groundwork is laid for many humorous escapades and entertaining interactions that are sure to follow, making this a delightful read for anyone interested in college tales filled with wit and character.
Book and edition facts
- Title: When Patty Went to College
- Author credits: Webster, Jean (1876–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- College stories
- College students -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: History - Schools & Universities
- Category: Humour
- 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.


