"The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green" by Cuthbert Bede is a funny story from the 1800s about a young, innocent man named Mr. Verdant Green starting his first year at Oxford University. The book uses humor to show Verdant's experiences, like crazy initiation ceremonies, the differences between the university and the town, and all the wild things college students did. At the beginning, the book tells the funny story of Mr. Verdant Green's family, showing him as a clueless young man who is loved by his mom. His mom has kept him safe his whole life, so he is nervous and excited to go to Oxford. As he gets ready to leave home, his family interactions and all the preparations hint at the funny troubles he will face as he tries to figure out college life and make friends. This mix of humor and a look into college life makes an interesting story that makes readers want to see Verdant grow and get into trouble.
The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green
By Cuthbert Bede
Follow a sheltered freshman's hilarious journey as he navigates the wild world of Oxford University in this 19th-century comical tale.
Summary
About the AuthorEdward 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.
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.
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