Henry Howarth Bashford
Sir Henry Howarth Bashford was a British physician and author. He served as the Chief Medical Officer to the Post Office and was also known for his literary works, including the satirical novel 'Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself: Being the Autobiography of a Really Good Man'.
Books
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1. Augustus Carp, Esq. By Himself
This satirical novel presents itself as the autobiography of Augustus Carp, Esq., a self-proclaimed example of moral virtue and humility, though in reality, he is anything but. The narrative humorously exposes Carp's hypocrisy and self-righteousness as he navigates through various episodes of his life, critiquing others while remaining blissfully unaware of his own glaring faults. Written under a pseudonym, the book cleverly critiques early 20th-century British society, poking fun at moral pretensions and the social mores of the time through the deluded perspective of its pompous protagonist.
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