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  • The Flower Beneath the Foot
    Augustus John / Ronald Firbank / Wyndham Lewis
    'The Flower Beneath the Foot: Being a record of the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi and the times in which she lived' by Ronald Firbank is a classic work of satire and social commentary. This literary fiction offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of religion, centered around the early life of St. Laura and the world she inhabited.Firbank’s unique voice shines through...
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    33,81 €

  • The Flower Beneath the Foot
    Augustus John / Ronald Firbank / Wyndham Lewis
    'The Flower Beneath the Foot: Being a record of the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi and the times in which she lived' by Ronald Firbank is a classic work of satire and social commentary. This literary fiction offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of religion, centered around the early life of St. Laura and the world she inhabited.Firbank’s unique voice shines through...
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    20,18 €

  • Caprice
    Augustus John / Ronald Firbank
    Ronald Firbank’s 'Caprice' is a sparkling satire of early 20th-century English society, populated with eccentric characters and sharp social commentary. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life Firbank’s unique and enduring vision. A master of subtle wit and unconventional storytelling, Firbank uses humor to explore the foibles of his time.'Caprice' remains a relevant ...
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    17,53 €

  • Sorrow in Sunlight
    Ronald Firbank
    Ronald Firbank’s 'Sorrow in Sunlight' offers a vibrant and satirical glimpse into West Indian life. This rediscovered work of fiction utilizes sharp wit and humor to deliver a compelling social commentary. Firbank’s portrayal of black characters in the British West Indies is both provocative and insightful, showcasing the author’s unique narrative style.A literary gem ripe for ...
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    17,23 €

  • Caprice
    Ronald Firbank
    Caprice' 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 and readable text-free from scanned...
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    13,22 €

  • Sorrow in Sunlight
    Ronald Firbank
    Sorrow in Sunlight, 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 copie...
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    14,57 €

  • Sorrow In Sunlight
    Ronald Firbank
    'Sorrow in Sunlight' by way of Ronald Firbank is a fanciful and satirical novel that unfolds in a global of eccentric characters, set against the backdrop of an idyllic Mediterranean hotel. Firbank, acknowledged for his one-of-a-kind and avant-garde writing fashion, crafts a story this is both comedic and notion-frightening. The story revolves round a group of colorful and whim...
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    10,74 €

  • Caprice
    RONALD FIRBANK
    The novel 'Caprice' was written by English author Ronald Firbank, who is renowned for his unique and unusual writing style. A satirical work by Firbank, 'Caprice' was published in 1917 and humorously and absurdly examines the lives of the upper class. The lifestyles of strange characters in a made-up European location are the focus of this satirical comedy book. The wit, colour...
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    12,00 €

  • Valmouth
    Ronald Firbank
    Valmouth, a southern English coastal resort, has a generous supply of well-furnished and well-connected relics of society. Hare-Hatch House, inhabited by good friends Eulalia Hurstpierpoint and Elizabeth Thoroughfare, is one of the great centres of local social attention. Coming on a visit, Lady Parvula de Panzoust encounters members of several castes there, ranging from the To...
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    9,84 €

  • The Flower Beneath the Foot Being a record of the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi and the times in which she lived
    Ronald Firbank
    This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we 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 copies and hence the text is clear and readable. ...
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    13,50 €

  • Caprice
    Ronald Firbank
    Sarah Sinquier, living with her father and mother, a cathedral canon and his wife, in a town bursting with churches, is champing at the bit.She has a dream: the stage. Her dramatic sense is certainly acute. Shall she simply recite, as her father suggests? Or does life hold more? Throwing off caution, and a few choice treasures into the folds of her cloak for succour, she slips ...
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    9,84 €

  • Odette
    Ronald Firbank
    Odette d’Antrevernes, a sheltered and enthusiastic young girl, lives with her widowed mother, her Creole nurse and their aged butler in an old grey chateau by the Loire. She receives regular visits from the old Curé of Bois-Fleuri, who tells her thrilling stories of Bernadette and her vision of the Holy Virgin in the mountains. One day Odette decides that she too must seek the ...
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    16,91 €

  • Inclinations
    Ronald Firbank
    Miss O’Brookomore became evasive.'I want you to repress yourself a little for a few days. Be more discreet.''Because ----''Professor and Mrs. Cowsend have the rooms next ours...''Buz! Let them!''Also, the Arbanels are here on their honeymoon....You never saw such ghosts on their rambles.''Who is Mr. Arbanel?''He’s very blasé.'Miss Collins clasped her hands.'I’d give almost anyt...
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    10,86 €

  • Vainglory
    Ronald Firbank
    They were in the dogs’ cemetery.Lady Castleyard tapped a little crooked cross.'One fears,' she said, 'that Georgia must have poisoned them all for the sake of their epitaphs.'Welcome to one of the most distinctive styles in English literature. Ronald Firbank was an acute observer; his famous way of taking down extraordinary snatches of conversation, or pithy single sayings, on ...
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    12,84 €

  • Odette
    Ronald Firbank
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    17,05 €

  • Vainglory
    Ronald Firbank
    Vainglory is a novel written by Ronald Firbank, first published in 1915. The book is a satirical and witty portrayal of the lives of the upper classes in Edwardian England. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Shamefoot, a wealthy widow who is obsessed with her own vanity and social status. She is constantly surrounded by a group of sycophantic friends who fawn over ...
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    32,38 €