Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford by Edward Berens
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"Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford" by Edward Berens is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. The letters, addressing his nephew, offer guidance on navigating the challenges and responsibilities that come with attending the University of Oxford. The topics range from the importance of maintaining a sense of religion, to the value of forming moral friendships, and managing time and finances responsibly. The opening
of the work sets a reflective tone as the author expresses his pleasure in his nephew's admission to Oxford while simultaneously warning about the potential temptations the young man will face. Berens emphasizes the critical nature of the university years as a defining period for a young person, urging his nephew to cultivate a strong sense of religious duty as a safeguard against moral pitfalls. Additionally, he introduces the idea that the company one keeps can significantly affect one’s character and urges careful selection of friends who embody moral worth. Overall, this initial portion of the text serves to establish both the stakes involved in university life and the core values Berens believes are vital for his nephew's success and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Berens, Edward, 1777?-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma pehar, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | Young men -- Conduct of life |
| Subject | University of Oxford -- Students |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20932 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 4, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4721 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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