Guy Thorne

Broschiertes Buch

The Hypocrite

Beschreibung

Dive into Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull's "The Hypocrite," a masterful work of literary fiction that delivers sharp satire and enduring social commentary. This rediscovered gem exposes the hypocrisies lurking beneath the surface of society with wit and incisive humor. Gull's exploration of pretense and double standards remains remarkably relevant, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in the timeless foibles of human nature. "The Hypocrite" offers a thought-provoking and often amusing look at the gap between appearance and reality. Experience the satirical brilliance of a bygone era, meticulously preserved in this republication. Explore themes of deception and self-deception through Gull's keen observations and expertly crafted narrative. A classic work of humorous fiction, this edition invites you to reflect on the enduring power of social satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Guy Thorne was the pen name of Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull, who was an English writer and author who lived from 1875 to 1923 and wrote many books. His most famous work is When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy (1903). He wrote as Leonard Cresswell Ingleby and C. Ranger Gull as well. Thorne went to Denstone College, Manchester Grammar, and Oxford University, but he didn't finish his education there. From 1897 to 1898, he worked as a writer for the Saturday Review. He also wrote for The Bookman and The Academy. In 1899, he was editor of London Life. After that, he worked for the Daily Mail and then the Daily Express. He also wrote for Society, a news magazine. His first book, The Hypocrite: A Novel of Oxford and London Life, came out in 1898 under an assumed name. Starting in 1900, he wrote fiction, and over the next few decades, he wrote about 125 books. When It Was Dark was the most well-known and sold 500,000 copies. The book tells the story of Constantine Schaube, a traitorous Jew who tried to take down all of Christianity by falsely denying the Resurrection.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 84
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 132g
• ISBN-13: 9781023171045
• ISBN-10: 102317104X
• Artikelnr.: 74097866