The Scarlet Gown: Being Verses by a St. Andrews Man by R. F. Murray

"The Scarlet Gown: Being Verses by a St. Andrews Man" by R. F. Murray is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book captures the life and experiences of a student at the University of St. Andrews, intertwining themes of academia, nostalgia, and the beloved Scottish town itself. In this poetic anthology, Murray reflects on various aspects of university life, including examinations, friendships, and the ubiquitous presence of golf in St. Andrews. The verses convey a sense of camaraderie among students, along with the pressures of academic expectations, using humor and a touch of melancholy. Through vivid imagery and accessible language, the collection paints a rich portrait of life in a historic university town, blending both personal anecdotes and broader observations about the pursuit of knowledge and the passage of time. Overall, "The Scarlet Gown" resonates with readers familiar with academic life, nostalgia, and the quirks of student culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Murray, R. F. (Robert Fuller), 1863-1894
Title The Scarlet Gown: Being Verses by a St. Andrews Man
Credits Transcribed from the 1891 Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton & Co. edition by David Price
Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 16821
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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