By Stephen Hickey
ISBN-10: 1781258228
ISBN-13: 9781781258224
Based at the reminiscences of Corpus alumni, 'The nice Little collage' supplies a students'-eye view of lifestyles during this neighborhood in view that 1945. It captures the highs and the lows, the surprises and absurdities of an excessive and formative section of younger lives. even though doubtless undying, it supplies a bright, intimate perception into how Corpus existence replaced with the coming of ladies. those own debts supply a window into lifestyles at an Oxford university and spotlight how the collage has developed and tailored during the last 70 years.
As a best worldwide college, Oxford hasn't ever been extra very important. even though the smallest of its constituent faculties, Corpus Christi has lengthy been probably the most wonderful. based in 1517 as a 'hive' of scholarly task, and prominent by way of Erasmus, its more moderen alumni variety from John Keble to Isaiah Berlin, from Vikram Seth to David and Ed Miliband. Its intimate personality and distinctive list have fostered a different neighborhood, distinct even among its peers.
'The entire position felt like a mystery garden.' - Nick Witney
'What a privilege, in addition to huge excitement to were there. One by no means fairly leaves the place.' - Ian Wylie
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