Descrizione
Yale (Amilcare Pizzi); 1985; 0300033893; Rilegato con titoli in oro al dorso, sovracoperta ; 20 x 14 cm; pp. 350; Introduction by N. John Hall.. With 80 illtrations by the author ; Presenta leggeri segni d’uso ai bordi (piccole imperfezioni), interno senza scritte, lievi fioriture al taglio superiore; Buono, (come da foto). ; The tragicomic tale of the beautiful Zuleika Dobson and the havoc she wreaks upon Oxford’s dons and undergraduates during Eights Week has long been regarded as one of the finest English comic novels. This fanciful yet sharp-edged satire of Oxford life—its athleticism, aestheticism, and the femme fatale archetype—stands as the ultimate example of the style Bernard Shaw once praised as “incomparable,” cementing its place as the quintessential Oxford novel. In addition to being a masterful writer, Beerbohm was an exceptional caricaturist. Within two months of the book’s publication in 1911, he meticulously illustrated his own copy with over eighty watercolor illustrations. Graceful, satirical, and stylish, these drawings brilliantly enhance the novel’s humor, showcasing Beerbohm’s talent for caricature at its finest. Only a handful of these drawings have ever been reproduced, and most remained unseen, known only to Beerbohm’s close friends and family. Now, for the first time, they are published in full color as a facsimile of Beerbohm’s own treasured volume. This edition marks a significant addition to the select list of illustrated novels where the artwork holds equal importance to the text. A charming and vibrant reinterpretation of a beloved classic, this book adds a new dimension to the timeless tale of an enchantress descending upon the unsuspecting tranquility of academic Oxford. ;
