“Not that I had any special reason for hating school. Strange as it may seem to my readers, I was not unpopular there. I was a modest, good-humoured boy. It is Oxford that has made me insufferable.”
Book:Selected Prose
Quote by Max Beerbohm
Work
Selected Prose
This book is a compilation of various prose works, including essays, articles, and other short pieces, offering readers a glimpse into the author's diverse range of writing abilities and intellectual pursuits. more
Author
Max Beerbohm
Max Beerbohm was an English essayist and satirist known for his wit and satirical style. His works often focused on social and cultural satire, offering profound insights into the customs of his time and the literary world. more
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