F. Anstey

The Giant's Robe (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Anstey Guthrie was an English humorist, novelist, and journalist, who wrote his comic novels under the pseudonym F. Anstey. In 1883, he published a serious novel, The Giant's Robe; but he discovered that it was not as a serious novelist but as a humorist that the public insisted on regarding him.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 405
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781627937764
• Artikelnr.: 49182173

Autorenporträt

F. Anstey, the pen name of Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934), was a distinguished English novelist and journalist, renowned for his contributions to the genre of fantasy and humor. Anstey first garnered recognition with his inaugural novel, 'Vice Versa: A Lesson to Fathers' (1882), wherein he deftly employed a whimsical narrative style to recount the tales of a father and son who magically swap bodies. His literary prowess was further exemplified in 'The Giant's Robe' (1883), which showcased his ability to weave elements of mystery and supernatural with a satirical tone. Throughout his prolific career, Anstey devoted his pen to crafting stories that often explored the absurd through the lens of the fantastic, and this became a hallmark of his literary style. His works exhibit a keen awareness of contemporary societal norms and the human condition, which he approached with both humor and a penetrating insight. Anstey's influence on the fantastical and humorous literature was profound, with shades of his innovative narrative techniques echoing in the works of subsequent authors. His extensive catalogue of writings has secured him an indelible position in the annals of English literature.