Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate

About the Book

Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate by Charles Turley is a classic novel about university life and the experiences of a young man beginning his studies at Oxford.

Godfrey leaves home for university with his father's expectations weighing on him. His father urges him to take greater responsibility and warns him about the importance of managing money and conducting himself properly. Once at Oxford, Godfrey begins adjusting to a very different environment filled with new people, academic expectations and unfamiliar social situations.

Life at Oxford

The novel follows Godfrey as he experiences the everyday challenges of undergraduate life. His first days involve settling into college, meeting fellow students and adapting to the routines and expectations of university.

Along the way, Godfrey encounters friendships, social activities, academic work and the small difficulties that accompany becoming more independent. His experiences gradually force him to think more seriously about responsibility, character and the choices he makes.

Turley combines humour and observation to portray student life in the early twentieth century, while following Godfrey's development from a relatively carefree young man toward greater maturity.

A Classic University Novel

Originally published in 1904, Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate provides a literary snapshot of university life in an earlier period. The novel explores youth, education, friendship, social expectations and the transition from home life to adulthood.

Key Features

Author: Charles Turley; Originally published in 1904; Classic English fiction; Set around undergraduate life at Oxford; Themes of youth, education, friendship and responsibility; Esprios Classics edition; 342-page edition.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in classic English literature, historical university fiction and stories about young people adapting to greater independence and responsibility. It may also appeal to readers interested in early twentieth-century portrayals of Oxford student life.

Product Details

Author: Charles Turley; Publisher: Blurb, Incorporated; Imprint: Esprios Classics; Publication Date: 7 June 2021; Format: Verify against physical copy; Pages: 342; ISBN: 9781034899105; Language: English.

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