Project Gutenberg 2011-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 289 Howitt, William 1792 1879 07007645 The Student-Life of Germany Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "The Student-Life of Germany" by William Howitt is a historical account published in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide a detailed and immersive exploration of the unique culture, traditions, and social practices of university students in Germany, focusing primarily on their vibrant camaraderie, rituals, and notable songs. The author provides insights into the dualities of student life, offering perspectives both from a native German and an outsider's view, showcasing the depth and complexity of this formative experience. At the start of the book, Howitt reflects on the essence of student life, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the joys and camaraderie of youth. He contrasts the perceptions of student life as brutish and chaotic with its underlying value, emphasizing the freedom and intellectual growth it fosters. The opening sections introduce key concepts such as the terms "student" and "bursché," explaining the societal structures at play in the university setting. Moreover, Howitt outlines the governance of universities and the significant roles of various student unions, known as "Chores," which connect the students through shared cultural practices and traditions, ultimately inviting readers to experience the vibrancy of German student life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Students -- Germany LA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Teaching & Education Category: German Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities 1017713 2025-06-15T04:27:51.954741 text/html 1007190 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 405266 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 494823 2025-06-15T04:28:08.333154 application/epub+zip 510297 2025-06-15T04:27:56.317701 application/epub+zip 460432 2025-06-15T04:27:54.382683 application/epub+zip 811101 2025-06-15T04:28:16.809074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 865568 2025-06-15T04:28:06.699647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800922 2022-09-16T16:21:26.451789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 942586 2025-06-15T04:27:49.569692 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 942177 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 349523 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 942446 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 349363 2021-01-07T21:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20264 2025-06-15T04:28:16.972057 application/rdf+xml 12798 2025-06-15T04:27:54.999730 image/jpeg 3779 2025-06-15T04:27:54.695680 image/jpeg 475487 2025-06-15T04:27:52.047686 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia