A sharp knock at the parlour door, a wry exchange over tepid tea, the quiet absurdity of daily life-these are the moments where wit and satire slip between the cracks of Edwardian respectability. This collection of short stories, first published in the early 1900s, captures the peculiar charm and sly humour that defined a generation of British short stories. Each tale is a deft miniature, alive with the social tensions and comic turns that marked the rise of modernist short stories in English literature. The stories unfold with a crispness and subtlety unique to twentieth century literature, their characters caught between convention and rebellion, propriety and farce. With a light but incisive touch, the author sketches the foibles and aspirations of ordinary men and women, often with a satirical edge that lingers long after the last page. The result is a collection that blends the pleasures of witty short fiction with the deeper satisfactions of literary fiction stories, offering both amusement and insight into the shifting world of early 1900s fiction. For those who appreciate classic British literature, the volume's humourous short stories are a rare delight-each narrative a window into a vanished era, yet still bristling with relevance and wit. Collectors and general readers alike will savour the finely tuned language and the delicate interplay between comedy and critique. The book's place among modernist short stories is well earned, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of satirical fiction books from this period. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A sharp knock at the parlour door, a wry exchange over tepid tea, the quiet absurdity of daily life-these are the moments where wit and satire slip between the cracks of Edwardian respectability. This collection of short stories, first published in the early 1900s, captures the peculiar charm and sly humour that defined a generation of British short stories. Each tale is a deft miniature, alive with the social tensions and comic turns that marked the rise of modernist short stories in English literature. The stories unfold with a crispness and subtlety unique to twentieth century literature, their characters caught between convention and rebellion, propriety and farce. With a light but incisive touch, the author sketches the foibles and aspirations of ordinary men and women, often with a satirical edge that lingers long after the last page. The result is a collection that blends the pleasures of witty short fiction with the deeper satisfactions of literary fiction stories, offering both amusement and insight into the shifting world of early 1900s fiction. For those who appreciate classic British literature, the volume's humourous short stories are a rare delight-each narrative a window into a vanished era, yet still bristling with relevance and wit. Collectors and general readers alike will savour the finely tuned language and the delicate interplay between comedy and critique. The book's place among modernist short stories is well earned, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of satirical fiction books from this period. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789376554737
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A sharp knock at the parlour door, a wry exchange over tepid tea, the quiet absurdity of daily life-these are the moments where wit and satire slip between the cracks of Edwardian respectability. This collection of short stories, first published in the early 1900s, captures the peculiar charm and sly humour that defined a generation of British short stories. Each tale is a deft miniature, alive with the social tensions and comic turns that marked the rise of modernist short stories in English literature. The stories unfold with a crispness and subtlety unique to twentieth century literature, their characters caught between convention and rebellion, propriety and farce. With a light but incisive touch, the author sketches the foibles and aspirations of ordinary men and women, often with a satirical edge that lingers long after the last page. The result is a collection that blends the pleasures of witty short fiction with the deeper satisfactions of literary fiction stories, offering both amusement and insight into the shifting world of early 1900s fiction. For those who appreciate classic British literature, the volume's humourous short stories are a rare delight-each narrative a window into a vanished era, yet still bristling with relevance and wit. Collectors and general readers alike will savour the finely tuned language and the delicate interplay between comedy and critique. The book's place among modernist short stories is well earned, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of satirical fiction books from this period. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789376554737
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A sharp knock at the parlour door, a wry exchange over tepid tea, the quiet absurdity of daily life-these are the moments where wit and satire slip between the cracks of Edwardian respectability. This collection of short stories, first published in the early 1900s, captures the peculiar charm and sly humour that defined a generation of British short stories. Each tale is a deft miniature, alive with the social tensions and comic turns that marked the rise of modernist short stories in English literature. The stories unfold with a crispness and subtlety unique to twentieth century literature, their characters caught between convention and rebellion, propriety and farce. With a light but incisive touch, the author sketches the foibles and aspirations of ordinary men and women, often with a satirical edge that lingers long after the last page. The result is a collection that blends the pleasures of witty short fiction with the deeper satisfactions of literary fiction stories, offering both amusement and insight into the shifting world of early 1900s fiction. For those who appreciate classic British literature, the volume's humourous short stories are a rare delight-each narrative a window into a vanished era, yet still bristling with relevance and wit. Collectors and general readers alike will savour the finely tuned language and the delicate interplay between comedy and critique. The book's place among modernist short stories is well earned, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of satirical fiction books from this period. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789376554737
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