Max Beerbohm
Max Beerbohm was an English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist known for his wit and style. He was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic circles of his time, contributing to various publications and producing notable works such as 'Zuleika Dobson'.
Books
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1. Zuleika Dobson
or, An Oxford Love Story
"Zuleika Dobson" is a satirical novel set at Oxford University, where the beautiful Zuleika, a conjurer by profession, arrives and captivates the male population, including the Duke of Dorset. The Duke falls madly in love with her, but she remains indifferent to his feelings. In a tragic twist, the Duke decides to commit suicide to prove his love, starting a chain reaction among other male students. The novel is a critique of Edwardian Oxford and the foolishness of falling victim to unrequited love.
The 1422nd Greatest Book of All Time -
2. The Works of Max Beerbohm
This collection presents the works of a renowned British essayist and caricaturist known for his wit and satire. The book features a variety of his writings, including essays, parodies, and short stories, all imbued with his unique style of humor and keen observations of human nature. Additionally, it showcases his talent as a caricaturist through several illustrations that accompany the text. The book offers a comprehensive look into the author's literary and artistic prowess, highlighting his significant contributions to 20th-century English literature and art.
The 1620th Greatest Book of All Time -
3. Seven Men And Two Others
"Seven Men and Two Others" is a collection of satirical essays that blend fact with fiction, offering a whimsical critique of literary and artistic figures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book profiles a series of eccentric and often outlandish characters, each with their own peculiarities and idiosyncrasies, who are purportedly known to the narrator. Through these vivid and imaginative portraits, the work explores themes of vanity, ambition, and the foibles of human nature, all delivered with a sharp wit and a subtle, ironic humor that both parodies and pays homage to the culture of the time.
The 6693rd Greatest Book of All Time
