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Paying Guests is one of E. F. Benson's sharp comedies of interwar manners, set within the socially revealing world of respectable lodgings, where hospitality, snobbery, money, and self-deception become inseparable. With deft dialogue and an eye for minute social aggression, Benson turns domestic routine into theatrical farce. The novel belongs to the same comic tradition as his Mapp and Lucia books: urbane, ironic, and alert to the precariousness of gentility in a changing England. Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940), son of the Archbishop of Canterbury and brother to notable literary figures A. C. and R. H. Benson, moved easily through the cultivated upper-middle-class circles he later satirized. Educated at Marlborough and King's College, Cambridge, he became a prolific novelist, biographer, memoirist, and ghost-story writer. His long residence in Rye, where he also served as mayor, sharpened his understanding of provincial rivalries and performative respectability. This novel is recommended to readers who relish elegant social comedy, precise characterization, and satire without cruelty. Paying Guests offers both entertainment and historical insight: a witty portrait of people trying, often desperately, to preserve dignity while economics and manners quietly expose them.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Paying Guests is one of E. F. Benson's sharp comedies of interwar manners, set within the socially revealing world of respectable lodgings, where hospitality, snobbery, money, and self-deception become inseparable. With deft dialogue and an eye for minute social aggression, Benson turns domestic routine into theatrical farce. The novel belongs to the same comic tradition as his Mapp and Lucia books: urbane, ironic, and alert to the precariousness of gentility in a changing England. Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940), son of the Archbishop of Canterbury and brother to notable literary figures A. C. and R. H. Benson, moved easily through the cultivated upper-middle-class circles he later satirized. Educated at Marlborough and King's College, Cambridge, he became a prolific novelist, biographer, memoirist, and ghost-story writer. His long residence in Rye, where he also served as mayor, sharpened his understanding of provincial rivalries and performative respectability. This novel is recommended to readers who relish elegant social comedy, precise characterization, and satire without cruelty. Paying Guests offers both entertainment and historical insight: a witty portrait of people trying, often desperately, to preserve dignity while economics and manners quietly expose them. 132 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028358457
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -E. F. Benson's 'Paying Guests' delves into the intricacies of social dynamics and class relations in early 20th-century England. Written with a sharp wit and keen observational skills, this novel portrays the tensions between the genteel and the working classes through the story of a well-to-do couple who invite a young, bohemian pair of lodgers to share their home. The narrative intertwines elements of comedy and drama, employing an engaging epistolary style that captures the subtleties of human behavior and societal expectations. Benson's adept characterizations and rich dialogue faithfully reflect the cultural climate of the era, illuminating both the charm and the undercurrents of domestic life during a time of significant change in British society. E. F. Benson, a prominent writer and biographer from the Edwardian period, expertly captures the nuances of social class, a theme often prevalent in his works. Coming from a distinguished family, Benson himself was acquainted with the tensions of societal hierarchy. His background as a writer, editor, and public figure allowed him to craft narratives that explore human relationships, often showing empathy toward characters thrust into unexpected situations, as exemplified in 'Paying Guests.' For readers with an interest in social critique and sharp, character-driven narratives, 'Paying Guests' offers a profound exploration of love, class, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Benson's incisive storytelling invites reflection on the enduring themes of human connection and societal structure, making the novel a worthwhile endeavor for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of early 20th-century life. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028358457
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Paying Guests | A Witty Interwar Comedy of Boarding-House Manners, Snobbery, and Social Climbing | E. F. Benson | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028358457 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 128619965
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