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Letters of a Lunatic: Or a Brief Exposition of My University Life, During the Years 1853-54 (1854)

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""Letters of a Lunatic"" is a memoir written by George J. Adler, detailing his experiences as a student at a university during the years 1853-54. The book is structured as a series of letters written by Adler to his family, friends, and professors, in which he describes his daily life, academic struggles, and personal challenges. Adler's writing is characterized by a sharp wit and a keen sense of observation, as he navigates the social and intellectual landscape of the university. Despite the title of the book, Adler's account is not one of madness, but rather a candid and insightful reflection on the joys and sorrows of university life. ""Letters of a Lunatic"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of higher education in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of academia.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2009
Pages
36
ISBN
9781104991715

""Letters of a Lunatic"" is a memoir written by George J. Adler, detailing his experiences as a student at a university during the years 1853-54. The book is structured as a series of letters written by Adler to his family, friends, and professors, in which he describes his daily life, academic struggles, and personal challenges. Adler's writing is characterized by a sharp wit and a keen sense of observation, as he navigates the social and intellectual landscape of the university. Despite the title of the book, Adler's account is not one of madness, but rather a candid and insightful reflection on the joys and sorrows of university life. ""Letters of a Lunatic"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of higher education in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of academia.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2009
Pages
36
ISBN
9781104991715