Prequel to Jane Austen's Persuasion, set in the late 20th Century. Location: Kellynch University, USA

... "Ladies and gentlemen, for Thursday's lecture, continue reading Spengler's Decline of the West and come prepared to discuss how his organic theory of history either fits or fails to fit the civilization upon which your final papers will be based. I expect everyone to turn in the outlines for your papers today. I will be conducting office hours this evening, from 5:00 until 6:30, should any of you need to speak with me. Good afternoon." ...