| Author |
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956 |
| Contributor |
Lane, John, 1854-1925 |
| Title |
The Works of Max Beerbohm
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Works_of_Max_Beerbohm
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Dandies and dandies -- A good prince -- 1880 -- King George the Fourth -- The pervasion of rouge -- Poor Romeo! -- Diminuendo -- Bibliography.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tom Weiss, G. Banks, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Works of Max Beerbohm" by Sir Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays and reflections written during the late 19th century. This anthology showcases a blend of literary criticism, whimsical observations on society, and insightful commentary, particularly focusing on the concept of dandyism and its cultural implications as exemplified by figures such as Beau Brummell and the various facets of English high society. The opening portion introduces readers to the themes of elegance and style through a vivid exploration of dandyism, specifically as it pertains to the life and influence of Beau Brummell. Beerbohm contrasts Brummell's mastery of attire and the art of self-presentation with the superficiality of contemporary fashion trends. He employs rich, detailed descriptions and humorous anecdotes to illustrate the nuances of dandy culture, while also reflecting on the societal dynamics at play during his time. This serves to set the tone for a work that is at once a tribute to and a critique of the artists and esthetes who navigate the intersection of decorum and individual expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1859 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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