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F. Anstey

    Questo autore è stato un maestro dell'umorismo e della fantasia, che ha sapientemente fuso situazioni assurde con acute osservazioni sulla natura umana. Le sue opere, spesso impiegando elementi soprannaturali e trasformazioni insolite, esplorano temi come l'identità e le aspettative sociali. Con uno stile originale e dialoghi arguti, si è affermato come un narratore capace sia di intrattenere che di indurre alla riflessione. I suoi romanzi umoristici, frequentemente adattati per produzioni teatrali e cinematografiche, sono tuttora celebrati per la loro originalità e il loro fascino intramontabile.

    Dvě detektivní novely. Mluvící kůň a jiné novely. Thankful Blossomova (3 knihy v jednom svazku, podpis a ex libris skladatele R. Piskáčka)
    The Brass Bottle
    The Travelling Companions
    Tourmalin's Time Cheques
    Love Among the Lions A Matrimonial Experience
    The Tinted Venus
    • The Tinted Venus

      A Farcical Romance

      • 158pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      This farcical romance is a classical work that has held significance throughout history. Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The book features a clear and readable text, having been reformatted and retyped rather than scanned, enhancing the reading experience while maintaining the essence of the original work.

      The Tinted Venus
    • Set in Victorian-era Britain, this novel combines humor, satire, and romantic comedy to explore the complexities of love and marriage. Through witty narrative and astute social commentary, it follows characters as they navigate absurd matrimonial misadventures, often resulting in hilarious consequences. Anstey's playful tone and farcical elements provide a refreshing take on romance, while also offering insights into societal norms of the time. With its charming characters and outrageous plot twists, the story invites readers to enjoy a comedic yet thoughtful portrayal of relationships.

      Love Among the Lions A Matrimonial Experience
    • Tourmalin's Time Cheques

      • 90pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      The book, published over a century ago, is recognized for its historical significance and has undergone a careful preservation process by Alpha Editions. It has been reformatted, retyped, and designed to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from scanned copies of the original. This effort aims to keep the work accessible for both present and future generations, emphasizing its lasting importance in literature.

      Tourmalin's Time Cheques
    • The Travelling Companions

      A Story in Scenes

      • 134pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      This classical work is presented in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The text has been reformatted and retyped, providing clarity and readability, unlike scanned copies of the original. This effort by Alpha Editions highlights the importance of the book throughout human history, making it accessible to contemporary readers while honoring its legacy.

      The Travelling Companions
    • Set in late Victorian England, the story follows young architect Horace Ventimore, who discovers a brass bottle containing a genie named Mr. Josephus Bakkus. Upon his release, the genie grants Horace three wishes, leading to a series of comedic misadventures filled with unintended consequences. As Horace navigates sudden wealth, mistaken identities, and a budding romance with Lady Mabel Clare, the narrative blends farce, satire, and clever wordplay. This whimsical tale humorously explores the unpredictability of wishes and the complexities of human desires.

      The Brass Bottle