School-life at Winchester College : or, the reminiscences of a Winchester…
"School-life at Winchester College; or, the reminiscences of a Winchester Junior under the old régime, 1835-40" by Robert Blachford Mansfield is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir reflects on the experiences of a junior boy at Winchester College during the earlier years of the school, detailing its customs, daily routines, and the social structure among students. The author provides a nostalgic look back at the unique traditions
and rigorous discipline that characterized life at this prestigious institution. The opening of the book sets the stage for a vivid recollection of school life, as the author introduces readers to his own experiences upon arriving at Winchester College. He emphasizes the significant changes that occurred during his time as a student, including alterations in discipline and the much-maligned fagging system. The preliminary chapters outline the rigorous structure and hierarchy among students, detailing the different roles and responsibilities of præfects and fags, the various customs, and the strange initiation rites that new boys had to endure. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the author paints a colorful and relatable picture of youth, exploration, and the trials of growing up in a traditional British boarding school. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
School-life at Winchester College : or, the reminiscences of a Winchester junior under the old régime, 1835-40.
Edition
3rd edition.
Original Publication
London: David Nutt, 1893.
Credits
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
