when patty went to college

Résumé

When Patty Went to College is the first novel by author Jean Webster, originally being published in 1903. This novel is a humorous story of about life in an all girls college at the end of the 19th century. The focus of When Patty Went to College is the title character Patty Wyatt who has a struggle to conform to the way of life in an all girls college, and as a class clown she plays pranks and entertains her friends. Patty, well into her senior year, looks to the future to see what life will be like once she graduates. This is an excellent title for those who are fans of the writings of Jean Webster and for those who are just starting to discover her work.