Eton and King's - Recollections, Mostly Trivial, 1875-1925 (Paperback)

M. R. James (1862 1936), best remembered today for his ghost stories, was Provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905 1918) and of Eton College (1918 1936). In these memoirs, he tells the story of the times he spent at the two prestigious institutions, providing a vibrant account of the people and experiences that characterised them. Beginning with his first impressions of Eton as a boy, he lends a unique insight into the school, moving on to recount with affection his scholarly and teaching careers in both these 'royal and religious foundations'. Ghosts and games, choirs and Christmases, and dramas and dons are all recalled in vivid detail, creating a colourful picture of academic life during the early twentieth century and the First World War. Anecdotal, touching and often humorous, James' recollections reveal his role in both intellectual and social life at these famous institutions, and his dedication and allegiance to them.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	M. R James
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-03053-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	1-108-03053-X
Barcode:	9781108030533

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