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Synopsis

Oxford is more than a place name, it is a living idea: towers and rivers, study and tradition, youth and memory. In this vivid nonfiction portrait, Andrew Lang invites you into the atmosphere of the university city through clear eyed observation and literary grace, building a listening experience that feels like a walking tour guided by a gifted storyteller. 
Rather than attempting a full academic history, Lang offers a sequence of impressions that move across eras and moods, from the earliest sense of the town and its scholars to later centuries of intellectual change. You hear how Oxford looks in shifting weather, how its streets and colleges shape daily life, and how the spirit of learning expresses itself in rituals, habits, and conversation. The result is literary travel writing with a historians curiosity and an essayists charm. 
Perfect for listeners drawn to Oxford University history, English history, classic essays, British culture, and the enduring romance of college life, this audiobook rewards both first time visitors and long time admirers. Settle in and let Oxford unfold, one scene at a time.

Durée: environ 3 heures (03:17:06)
Date de publication: 03/03/2026; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Sciences humaines et Humanités