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Zuleika Dobson is a satirical novel written by Max Beerbohm and originally published in 1911. The story revolves around the eponymous Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and charismatic young woman who arrives at Oxford University as a guest of her grandfather, the Duke of Dorset. Zuleika quickly becomes the object of desire for most of the male students at the university, including the narrator, a young man named John. However, Zuleika is uninterested in any of her suitors and instead becomes infatuated with the Duke's chaplain, a man named Hector. As Zuleika's hold over the male students grows stronger, she begins to use her power to manipulate them and turn them against each other. The situation eventually reaches a boiling point, leading to a tragic and unexpected conclusion. The novel is known for its witty and satirical tone, as well as its commentary on the nature of beauty and desire. It also explores themes of power, manipulation, and the dangers of idolizing someone based solely on their appearance. Overall, Zuleika Dobson is a classic work of English literature that continues to be studied and admired today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men
Max Beerbohm
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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George Hell is a shallow man, fond of gambling, drinking, and womanizing. Set in his socialite ways, George does whatever it takes to satisfy his desires. However, when cupid strikes George with his arrow, his lavish life is thrown into disarray. Now head over heels for a young dancer named Jenny, George immediately proposes to her, confident that no woman can resist him. But, after Jenny rejects George, claiming that she would only marry a man with the face of a saint, George is forced to reflect on his lifestyle. First, he attempts to buy a solution, going to a shop to buy a mask of a saint’s face. Now assuming a new identity of George Heaven, George proposes to Jenny once again, hoping that his new identity will trick Jenny into falling in love with him. When she agrees to marry him, George is delighted that his plan worked, but cannot abandon his charade. Slowly, with the help of Jenny’s love, George is able to let go of his vain nature, growing to be a better person. However, as Jenny and George enjoy their new, happy life, George’s ex-lover, La Gambogi, resents the sentiment. Determined to prove that George is not the man he says he is, La Gambogi sets out to expose George’s true face. Featuring masterful storytelling and themes of redemption, true love, and morality, The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm is a bright comedy with a valuable message. With complex characters and exemplary prose, Beerbohm’s work is clever and entertaining, inspiring laughter and reflection. First published in 1897, The Happy Hypocrite continues to be humorous centuries later, appealing to the wit of modern readers. This edition of The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, The Happy Hypocrite caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original levity of Beerbohm’s work.
Zuleika Dobson: An Oxford Love Story
Max Beerbohm
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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There, on that October evening-there, in that exuberant vista of gilding and crimson velvet set amidst all those opposing mirrors and upholding caryatids, with fumes of tobacco ever rising to the painted and pagan ceiling, and with the hum of presumably cynical conversation broken into so sharply now and again by the clatter of dominoes shuffled on marble tables, I drew a deep breath and, "This indeed," said I to myself, "is life " (Forgive me that theory. Remember the waging of even the South African War was not yet.) It was the hour before dinner. We drank vermuth. Those who knew Rothenstein were pointing him out to those who knew him only by name.