{"product_id":"9781787635548","title":"University Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversity Tales\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling narrative set in 1988 York, where Dr Tom Frith embarks on a new chapter as a tutor at the University of Eboracum. Transitioning from teaching primary school pupils to young adults, Tom soon finds that the academic world is fraught with its own set of dilemmas and complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Tom navigates this unfamiliar landscape, he is thrust into the lives of three students who struggle to manage their meagre diets of porridge while striving for academic success. Each student's story highlights the pressures of university life and the lengths some may go to in pursuit of better grades. Tom also faces the dubious ethics of Edna Wallop, the Acting Head of Faculty, whose financial manoeuvres cast a shadow over the institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid the chaos, Tom's journey takes a poignant turn when he meets Inger, a Music tutor whose passion for her craft offers a refreshing contrast to the challenges he faces. Their interactions serve as a reminder of the beauty and inspiration that can emerge in the most trying circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe complexities of academic life\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe moral dilemmas faced by students and educators\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe transformative power of music and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A vivid portrayal of university life, capturing both its trials and triumphs.\" - A reader's reflection\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJack Sheffield's deft storytelling draws readers into a world where the challenges of academia are illuminated with both humour and heart. Fans of Sheffield's previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eTeacher, Teacher!\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find much to appreciate in this insightful exploration of university life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transworld Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951143809356,"sku":"9781787635548","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781787635548_front.webp?v=1765298640","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781787635548","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}