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  • Modern Essays (Cram Edition)
    Christopher Morley / Harry Morgan Ayres / Max Sir Beerbohm
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Modern Essays pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Dive into the heart of American thought with 'Modern Essays,' a compelling collection of literary nonfiction. This volume gathers insightful essays exploring a range of human experiences and perspectives, showca...
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    27,13 €

  • And Even Now (Cram Edition)
    Max Sir Beerbohm
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of And Even Now pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Max Beerbohm’s 'And Even Now' is a delightful collection of essays showcasing his signature wit and sharp satirical eye. A master of English prose, Beerbohm crafts pieces that both entertain and offer insightful ...
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    23,05 €

  • Yet Again (Cram Edition)
    Max Sir Beerbohm
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Yet Again pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Max Beerbohm returns with 'Yet Again,' a sparkling collection of essays showcasing his signature wit and sharp observations. A master of satire and parody, Beerbohm casts his critical eye on various aspects of life ...
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    25,23 €

  • Zuleika Dobson
    Max Sir Beerbohm
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Zuleika Dobson pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Zuleika Dobson, or, An Oxford Love Story' by Max Beerbohm is a timeless satirical novel set in the hallowed halls of Oxford University. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life Beerbohm’s witty and in...
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    26,15 €

  • A Christmas Garland
    Max Beerbohm
    A christmas garland is a collection of literary parodies that imitates the styles of prominent Edwardian writers while using a festive framework to unify its satirical approach. The work presents a series of carefully crafted imitations that replicate the narrative voice tone and stylistic habits of well known authors, demonstrating a deep understanding of literary technique an...
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    11,94 €

  • The Works of Max Beerbohm
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    The Works of Max Beerbohm by Max Beerbohm is a celebrated collection of witty essays, literary parodies, and humorous reflections that showcase Beerbohm’s sharp intellect and distinctive style. Known for his elegant prose and gentle satire, Beerbohm explores topics such as society, literature, art, and everyday life with charm and irony. His essays often parody well-known write...
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    11,32 €

  • The Works of Max Beerbohm
    Max Beerbohm
    The Works of Max Beerbohm is a collection of satirical essays by Max Beerbohm. It was published in 1896 at The Bodley Head, his publisher John Lane contributing a detailed bibliography of the works of the author, then aged 24. Before their publication as a book, the essays had appeared in prominent literary periodicals such as The Yellow Book and The Savoy. Most of the essays w...
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    22,54 €

  • Zuleika Dobson
    Max Beerbohm
    Max Beerbohm earned his fame as a caricaturist and essayist, and Zuleika Dobson is his only novel. Despite that, Zuleika has earned no small measure of fame, with the Modern Library ranking it 59th in its '100 Best English-Language Novels of the 20th Century.' Beerbohm’s essays were famous for their sharp wit and humor, and Zuleika follows in that tradition-Beerbohm himself cal...
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    25,82 €

  • Zuleika Dobson
    Max Beerbohm
    'Zuleika Dobson' is a sparkling and irreverent satire that lampoons the traditions of Oxford University and the follies of romantic obsession. The story follows the arrival of the devastatingly beautiful and charismatic Zuleika Dobson, a world-traveling prestidigitator who visits her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. Her presence instantly sends the entire undergraduate...
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    27,03 €

  • The Happy Hypocrite
    Max Beerbohm
    'The Happy Hypocrite' is a charming and satirical novella by Max Beerbohm that serves as a whimsical inversion of the themes found in moralistic Victorian literature. The story follows Lord George Hell, a notorious rake and gambler whose life is defined by excess and debauchery. Everything changes when he falls deeply in love with Jenny Mere, an innocent young dancer. Realizing...
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    17,41 €

  • The Stuffed Owl
    Max Beerbohm
    'The Stuffed Owl' is a celebrated and witty anthology dedicated to the art of 'bad verse.' Curated with a keen eye for the unintendedly hilarious, this collection brings together poems from respected writers that fail spectacularly in their execution. By highlighting instances of bathos-the sudden fall from the sublime to the ridiculous-the work serves as both a humorous divers...
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    25,15 €

  • The Week-End Library
    Max Beerbohm
    'The Week-End Library: Works and More' presents a curated selection of the finest prose from Max Beerbohm, one of the most distinguished and clever voices of the early twentieth century. This collection brings together a diverse array of essays, sketches, and stories that exemplify the author’s signature wit, sophisticated style, and keen observational powers. Often referred to...
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    26,12 €

  • The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill
    Max Beerbohm
    'The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill' is a clever and satirical fantasy set in a mythical Stone Age London. Written by the renowned wit and caricaturist Max Beerbohm, this allegorical tale follows the inhabitants of a prehistoric community whose lives are upended by the arrival of a fearsome dragon. Through the lens of this fable, Beerbohm explores profound themes of social cohesio...
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    20,18 €

  • The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill
    Max Sir Beerbohm
    Step into a uniquely imaginative London with Max Beerbohm’s 'The dreadful dragon of Hay Hill'. This masterwork of satirical and humorous fiction transports readers to an unexpected prehistoric past, where ancient beings roam the familiar streets of the city. Beerbohm, renowned for his wit, brilliantly intertwines historical and fantastical elements, presenting a world where pre...
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    17,33 €

  • Seven Men
    Max Beerbohm
    Seven men is a collection of stories that examines ambition, artistic struggle, and the human desire for recognition through wit, satire, and subtle supernatural elements. The opening story introduces a poet whose aspirations for literary fame remain unfulfilled, highlighting the gap between personal ambition and public acknowledgment. Through the perspective of a contemporary ...
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    10,71 €

  • Enoch Soames A Memory Of The Eighteen-Nineties
    Max Beerbohm
    Enoch Soames: A memory of the eighteen nineties is a satirical novella exploring themes of artistic ambition and the quest for literary fame. The narrative follows a fictional poet whose yearning for recognition leads him to make a pact with the devil. This deal allows him to travel a century into the future to discover how his work is remembered. Despite his persistent hope, h...
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    9,60 €

  • Zuleika Dobson
    Max Beerbohm
    A dazzling satire of Edwardian Oxford, Zuleika Dobson follows a beguiling femme fatale whose charms drive an entire university mad with love-and tragedy. Max Beerbohm’s only novel is a brilliant blend of wit, whimsy, and biting social commentary, lampooning vanity, romance, and the absurdities of youthful obsession. ...
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    16,16 €

  • Zuleika Dobson; Or, An Oxford Love Story
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    Zuleika Dobson; Or, An Oxford Love Story' is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear an...
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    16,14 €

  • Yet Again
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    Yet Again, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture and history. It’s a remarkable example of history books that have influenced generations, and now, through the dedication of Alpha Editions-your tru...
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    15,74 €

  • A Christmas Garland
    Max Beerbohm
    'A Christmas Garland' is a collection of Christmas stories written by Max Beerbohm, an English essayist, caricaturist, and humorist. The book was first published in 1912. Max Beerbohm is known for his wit and satire, and this collection is no exception. The book features a series of short stories and essays that capture the spirit of Christmas, often with a humorous or satirica...
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    11,80 €

  • A Christmas Garland
    Max Beerbohm
    At the height of his powers in 1912, with the splendour of Zuleika Dobson (released the previous year) still glowing, Max Beerbohm was able to place a crowning seal upon his reputation as a parodist.Collecting together eight pieces which had already graced the pages of the Saturday Review, he wove in a further nine to create a compendium of brilliance in the art.No major writer...
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    12,99 €

  • Yet Again
    Max Beerbohm
    Yet Again by Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays that blends sharp wit, humor, and insightful social commentary. Through these essays, Beerbohm examines the peculiarities and absurdities of modern life, often highlighting the contradictions and ironies that shape human behavior. In Seeing People Off, he reflects on the discomfort of goodbyes, while in A Club in Ruins, he exp...
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    13,80 €

  • And Even Now
    Max Beerbohm
    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 wh...
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    13,82 €

  • The Works Of Max Beerbohm
    Max Beerbohm
    The Works of Max Beerbohm by Sir Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays and reflections that offers a sharp and humorous commentary on dandyism and the culture of elegance. Written in the late 19th century, the collection explores the significance of personal style and the role of self-presentation in shaping one’s identity within the upper echelons of society.One of the key th...
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    11,81 €

  • Zuleika Dobson Or An Oxford Love Story
    Max Beerbohm
    Zuleika Dobson, or An Oxford Love Story by Max Beerbohm is a satirical and absurd comedy set in the prestigious world of Oxford University. The novel follows Zuleika Dobson, a stunningly beautiful young woman who arrives at Oxford and unwittingly becomes the center of a romantic frenzy among the male students. Her arrival causes an uproar, and nearly every young man in Oxford f...
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    15,28 €

  • The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    'The Happy Hypocrite: A Fairy Tale for Tired Men' by Sir Max Beerbohm is a masterpiece of English literature, blending satire and irony to dissect Victorian society’s moral hypocrisy. Through clever characterization and literary humor, Beerbohm delivers a scathing social commentary on the duality of human nature. The protagonist, Lord George Hell, embodies the paradox of morali...
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    9,84 €

  • Seven Men [Excerpts]
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    Seven Men [Excerpts] , is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are n...
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    21,64 €

  • A Christmas Garland
    Max Beerbohm
    'A Christmas Garland' is a collection of Christmas stories written by Max Beerbohm, an English essayist, caricaturist, and humorist. The book was first published in 1912. Max Beerbohm is known for his wit and satire, and this collection is no exception. The book features a series of short stories and essays that capture the spirit of Christmas, often with a humorous or satirica...
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    13,02 €

  • A Peep Into the Past
    Sir Max Beerbohm
    A Peep Into the Past, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned cop...
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    18,53 €

  • More
    Max Beerbohm
    Max Beerbohm’s More is a brilliant collection of essays and caricatures by one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Witty, insightful, and often irreverent, these pieces offer a unique perspective on art, culture, and society in the early 1900s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilizatio...
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    23,22 €


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