Archibald Marshall

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Upsidonia

Beschreibung

"Upsidonia" via Archibald Marshall is a satirical and imaginative novel that invites readers right into a fictional utopian society. Marshall's work takes a fanciful and crucial examine societal norms and the pursuit of utopia. The narrative unfolds in Upsidonia, a cautiously constructed and apparently perfect society wherein traditional rules are becoming the other way up. Marshall employs satire to challenge societal conventions, exploring the consequences of an international where conventional values are inverted. Through clever and funny storytelling, Marshall introduces readers to a realm wherein the ordinary becomes high-quality and the anticipated is subverted. The characters navigate a topsy-turvy international that satirizes the norms of the time, presenting a reflection on societal expectancies, gender roles, and sophistication distinctions. "Upsidonia" stands as a unique and notion-upsetting piece of literature, showcasing Marshall's wit and social observation. The novel invites readers to impeach hooked up norms and ponder the results of a society in which the whole lot is reversed. Marshall's imaginative narrative serves as both amusement and a critique of the triumphing social order, making "Upsidonia" a compelling read for the ones interested by satirical fiction and societal exploration.

Autor

Arthur Hammond Marshall was an English author, publisher, and writer who wrote under the pen name Archibald Marshall. He was born on September 6, 1866, and died on September 29, 1934. His books were especially popular in the United States. He wrote more than 50 books, and his style was known as realistic. Some people saw him as a rival to Anthony Trollope. After going to Cambridge University for school, Yale University gave him an honors Doctor of Letters degree in 1921. He traveled a lot and met a lot of important people. Arthur Marshall, Archibald Marshall's father (1832-1900), ran a business in London. Archibald went to Highgate School for school. He didn't want to work for his father's shipping company, so he first wanted to be a priest. He studied religion at Trinity College, Cambridge, and made friends with Bertram Fletcher Robinson, Vaughan Williams, and other people. In 1902, he married Nellie Banks, whose maiden name was Ellen Pollard and who had three children from her previous marriage to Alfred Banks. They had one daughter together, Elizabeth, who was born in December 1904. He built a house in Beaulieu, Hampshire, where he moved to live in 1903.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9789359951584
• ISBN-10: 9359951587
• Artikelnr.: 69881229