The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Under-Graduate Being a Continuation of "The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Freshman"

"The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, an Oxford Under-Graduate" by Cuthbert Bede is a comedic novel written in the mid-19th century. This work follows the misadventures of the titular character, Mr. Verdant Green, as he continues his life as an undergraduate at Oxford University. The narrative captures his interactions and experiences within the university and his encounters with fellow students, highlighting themes of youthful innocence and the raucous environment of collegiate life. At the start of the story, Mr. Verdant Green is depicted as no longer a Freshman but still new to the Oxford experience, highlighting his simplicity and credulity despite having gained some experience over his first term. He engages in playful hoaxes on incoming Freshmen, suggesting a certain transformation in his confidence. The opening chapters introduce a variety of amusing characters and situations, including a comically misguided examination of a new student, Mr. James Pucker, whom Verdant and his friend Bouncer trick with absurd questions. This sets the tone for a lighthearted exploration of the university's social dynamics and the humorous trials of adolescence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward Bradley was an English clergyman and novelist. He was born in Kidderminster and educated at Durham University from which he took his pen name Cuthbert Bede. His most popular book was The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, on the experiences of an Oxford undergraduate. There was a sequel, Little Mr Bouncer and his friend Verdant Green. Tales of College Life, introduces the character of Mr Affable Canary. The celebrated illustrations to the Verdant Green books were the work of the author.