Zuleika dobson: a quick read edition
Or, an oxford love story
Quick Read, Max Sir Beerbohm
Résumé
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 21 minutes
"Zuleika Dobson" is a satirical novel by Max Beerbohm, published in 1911, that offers a critical portrayal of Edwardian Oxford. The story revolves around Zuleika Dobson, a captivating woman who enters Oxford University and captures the hearts of the students, including the Duke of Dorset. The Duke, overwhelmed by his feelings for Zuleika, decides to commit suicide to demonstrate the intensity of his love. This leads to a chain reaction, with other students also planning to end their lives for Zuleika. Despite the tragic turn of events, Zuleika remains indifferent and decides to leave for Cambridge. The novel employs a unique narrative style, shifting between third-person and first-person perspectives, and incorporates supernatural elements. "Zuleika Dobson" has been recognized as one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century and is celebrated for its incisive commentary on celebrity culture and infatuation.
Caractéristiques techniques
| NUMERIQUE | |
| Éditeur(s) | Quick Read |
| Auteur(s) | Quick Read, Max Sir Beerbohm |
| Parution | 26/04/2024 |
| Contenu |
ePub + Mobi/Kindle |
| EAN13 |
9782385822972 |
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