Explore life at Cambridge in the early 1600s through a vividly detailed diary and a scholarly portrait of St. John’s College.
This edition presents Symonds D'Ewes’s unpublished diary as a window into student days, university life, and the culture that shaped a generation of scholars.
In these pages you’ll meet a young man at the start of his学career, study hard, chase literary ambitions, and observe the social world of tutors, fellows, and fellow-commoners. The narrative blends personal moments with broader notes on college life, religious devotion, and the daily routines that defined a century of learning.
- A close look at the author’s education, daily routines, and early ambitions.
- Occasional anecdotes about peers, masters, and the social fabric of the university.
- Framing chapters that outline the state of St. John’s College and its leaders during the period.
- A diary-driven perspective on scholarship, religion, and student culture of the era.
Ideal for readers of university history, early modern England, and diary-inspired portraits of student life.