The Works Of Max Beerbohm - Couverture souple

Beerbohm, Max

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9368095752 ISBN 13 : 9789368095750

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2024

Synopsis

The Works of Max Beerbohm by Sir Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays and reflections that offers a sharp and humorous commentary on dandyism and the culture of elegance. Written in the late 19th century, the collection explores the significance of personal style and the role of self-presentation in shaping one's identity within the upper echelons of society. One of the key themes is the exploration of dandyism, as embodied by figures like Beau Brummell, whose meticulous attention to fashion and appearance is contrasted with the more superficial trends of the time. Beerbohm delves into the nuances of this culture, highlighting both its artistic refinement and its inherent pretentiousness. Through witty anecdotes and astute observations, Beerbohm critiques the social dynamics of his era, using the concept of dandyism to comment on broader issues of vanity, artifice, and societal expectation. The work balances admiration for the aesthetes and individualists who navigated the complexities of style and identity, while also offering a satirical lens on the shallowness and superficiality of contemporary fashionable life.

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À propos de l?auteur

Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (1872-1956), known as Max Beerbohm, was an influential English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist. He gained prominence in the 1890s for his wit, humor, and satirical commentary on society. Beerbohm worked as the drama critic for The Saturday Review from 1898 to 1910 before relocating to Rapallo, Italy, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He also became known for his occasional radio broadcasts in his later years. Beerbohm's most famous work is Zuleika Dobson (1911), a satirical novel about university life. He was also renowned for his caricatures of public figures, which are held in many major collections. Born in London, Beerbohm was the youngest of nine children. His father, Julius Ewald Edward Beerbohm, was a Lithuanian-born grain merchant, and his mother, Eliza Draper Beerbohm, came from a distinguished family. Among his other notable works are The Works of Max Beerbohm (1896), A Defence of Cosmetics (1896), The Happy Hypocrite (1897), More (1899), and Yet Again (1909). His legacy endures as one of the leading satirists of his era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9368095752
• ISBN 13: 9789368095750
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 78
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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