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Maroon Tales is a series of humorous short stories that paint a vivid portrait of student life at the University of Chicago around 1910. Through sharp dialogue and keen observations, the tales explore the social rituals, academic pressures, and campus culture that defined the era. Cuppy's narrative style, reminiscent of P.G.β€―Wodehouse, brings lightness to the everyday experiences of university students, offering both entertaining sketches and insightful commentary on collegiate life at the turn of the century.
First publish date: 1910
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Will Cuppy
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