Stover at Yale
1912
Published in 1912, 'Stover at Yale' by Owen Johnson is a novel that explores the life of Dink Stover, a freshman at Yale University. The story delves into Dink's experiences as he adjusts to the competitive social environment of college, facing pressures related to sports and social status. Notably, F. Scott Fitzgerald referred to this work as the 'textbook' of his generation, highlighting its significant influence on depictions of college life and social hierarchies in early 20th-century America.
