Terrae-Filius Or The Secret History Of The University Of Oxford: In Several Essays (1754) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165690541)

Terrae-Filius Or The Secret History Of The University Of Oxford: In Several Essays (1754) is a satirical work written by Nicholas Amhurst. The book is a collection of humorous essays that aim to expose the hypocrisy and corruption present at the University of Oxford during the 18th century. Amhurst, who was a former student at Oxford, uses his wit and sarcasm to criticize the academic practices, social customs, and political affiliations of the university's elite members. The book's title, Terrae-Filius, is Latin for ""son of the earth"" and was a term used to describe the student who delivered a satirical speech at the end of each academic year. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the influence of political factions, the treatment of women, the use of Latin in academic discourse, and the role of religion in education. Overall, Terrae-Filius Or The Secret History Of The University Of Oxford: In Several Essays is a witty and entertaining critique of the academic establishment at one of England's most prestigious universities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nicholas Amhurst
ISBN-10: 1165690543
ISBN-13: 9781165690541
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d