Max Beerbohm

Broschiertes Buch

And Even Now

Beschreibung

And Even Now by Sir Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays that showcases the author's trademark wit and sharp observations on various aspects of life, culture, and human nature. Written in the early 20th century, the essays reveal Beerbohm's deep insights into the complexities of modern existence, blending humor with reflection. The collection opens with A Relic, an essay in which the narrator discovers an old portmanteau, sparking memories of a past encounter. Among its contents is a fragment of a fan belonging to a woman named Angélique, which leads to a reflection on a dramatic moment witnessed in Normandy. This triggers a meditation on memory, longing, and the creative impulses that shape one's life and writing. Throughout the book, Beerbohm explores themes of nostalgia, personal reflection, and the influence of small, seemingly insignificant events on our emotions and creative drives. With its mix of humor and thoughtful introspection, And Even Now offers readers a rich, engaging collection of essays that continue to resonate with those interested in the nuances of human experience.

Autor

Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (August 24, 1872 - May 20, 1956) was an English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist known as Max. He rose to prominence in the 1890s as a dandy and comic. He was the Saturday Review's drama critic from 1898 to 1910, when he moved to Rapallo, Italy. In his senior years, he gained popularity for his occasional radio appearances. Zuleika Dobson, his only novel, was released in 1911 and is among his most well-known works. Many public collections feature his caricatures, which are often created in pen or pencil with muted watercolor tinting. Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (1811-1892) was the youngest of nine children born to Julius Ewald Edward Beerbohm, a Lithuanian-born grain dealer, at 57 Palace Gardens Terrace in London, which is now commemorated with a blue plaque. His mother was Eliza Draper Beerbohm, Julius' late first wife's sister. Beerbohm had four half-siblings, one of them, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, was an established theater actor when Max was a toddler. Other elder half-siblings were author and explorer Julius Beerbohm and author Constance Beerbohm.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 166g
• ISBN-13: 9789368099314
• ISBN-10: 9368099316
• Artikelnr.: 73293009