Seven Men And Two Others by Max Beerbohm
"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.
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- Published
- 1919
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 233
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 3rd on Best 20th Century Books up to 1924 (Literary Digest International Book Review)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)