Pictures from an Institution

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A Comedy

By Randall Jarrell

Series: Phoenix Fiction Series PF

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In Pictures from an Institution by Randall Jarrell, the novel offers a witty and satirical portrayal of academic life at a small, exclusive liberal arts college. Jarrell delves into the eccentricities and absurdities of both faculty and students, painting a sharp and entertaining picture of the curious microcosm of academia. The novel shines through with its humour and incisive character studies, providing a reflective and amusing critique of educational institutions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're entertained by witty and satirical perspectives on academic life, infused with keen observations and a subtle embrace of the eccentricities within a fictional women's college. Fans of sharp humour and vivid character portrayals, mixed with insightful social commentary, will likely find it appealing.

Pictures from an Institution

Beneath the unassuming surface of a progressive women's college lurks a world of intellectual pride and pomposity awaiting devastation by the pens of two brilliant and appalling wits.

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Beneath the unassuming surface of a progressive women’s college lurks a world of intellectual pride and pomposity awaiting devastation by the pens of two brilliant and appalling wits. Pictures from an Institution, Randall Jarrell’s classic novel, was originally published to overwhelming critical acclaim in 1954, forging a new standard for campus satire—and instantly yielding comparisons to Dorothy Parker’s razor-sharp barbs.

Like his fictional nemesis, Jarrell cuts through the earnest conversations at Benton College—mischievously, but with mischief nowhere more wicked than when crusading against the vitriolic heroine herself.

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Pictures from an Institution

By Randall Jarrell

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Pictures from an Institution by Randall Jarrell is lauded for its sharp satire and wit, offering incisive observations and vivid portrayals of academic life. Critics praise its humour, character depth, and the author's ability to capture the literary world with both sympathy and a critical edge. The book is recognised for its remarkable blend of satire and insight, often compared to the work of Dorothy Parker for its potent and quotable critique of social dynamics.

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ISBN: 9780226393759

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 14.0mm

Height: 20.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Randall Jarrell (1914-1965) is the author of six volumes of poetry and the recipient of the National Book Award for Poetry in 1961. Pictures from an Institution is his only novel.