Second Strings (Classic Reprint)

A. D. Godley

ISBN 10: 0267275692 / ISBN 13: 9780267275694

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Second Strings (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267275692
• ISBN 13: 9780267275694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

Lighthearted, sharp-witted verse that pokes fun at campus life, exams, sports, and the tradition-bound world of higher education.

In Second Strings, A. D. Godley casts a hazy spotlight on professors, students, and the social rituals that shape a university. The poems mix humor with social commentary, offering a playful, if pointed, look at academic culture and its foibles.

From campus rivalries and exam culture to the quirks of student life and the lure of travel, the collection uses satire to explore ambition, privilege, and the everyday wonder of learning. The poems celebrate curiosity while gently lampooning pretensions, inviting readers to laugh and reflect in equal measure.

• Witty takes on college traditions, exams, and student life that are both entertaining and observant.
• Vivid portraits of scholars, athletes, and the social scene that surrounds academia.
• Playful forms and lively rhythm that make the poetry easy to enjoy and share.
• Subtle commentary on education, ambition, and the costs and joys of learning.

Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous poetry that lingers with ideas as it amuses.