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The College Graces of Oxford and Cambridge
R H (Comp) Adams
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Description for The College Graces of Oxford and Cambridge
Paperback. From an exploration of the twelfth-century monastic origins of the texts to the creation of two-word graces in the nineteenth century and new texts for the modern age, this meticulous collection reveals how the tradition of the Latin grace has survived and evolved over the centuries and offers a rare glimpse inside the private halls of Oxbridge. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; 1DBKESF; HRCL1; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 124.
At which Oxford college does a trumpeter summon you to dinner? What does the appearance of a rose bowl signify? How would you use a grace cup as distinct from a sconce cup?
The custom of dining in formal hall at Oxford and Cambridge dates back to the earliest days of college life. Before each dinner, according to ancient statutes, grace must be spoken in Latin, and although the text and nature of the grace for each college may have changed over the years, it is a tradition which remains current to this day.
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At which Oxford college does a trumpeter summon you to dinner? What does the appearance of a rose bowl signify? How would you use a grace cup as distinct from a sconce cup?
The custom of dining in formal hall at Oxford and Cambridge dates back to the earliest days of college life. Before each dinner, according to ancient statutes, grace must be spoken in Latin, and although the text and nature of the grace for each college may have changed over the years, it is a tradition which remains current to this day.
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Product Details
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851240838
SKU
V9781851240838
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99-50
About R H (Comp) Adams
Reginald H. Adams was a member of St John’s College, Oxford.
Reviews for The College Graces of Oxford and Cambridge
‘Engaging, nostalgic for some, and unexpectedly inspiring… It is an inheritance in itself worth a thanksgiving, and this volume does it full justice.’
The Revd Dr Teresa Morgan
Church Times
The Revd Dr Teresa Morgan
Church Times