Bird of Paradise - Leverson, Ada
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Ada Leverson's "Bird of Paradise" offers a delightful blend of humor and romance, making it a timeless exploration of social dynamics. This witty fiction employs satire to paint a vibrant picture of its era. A sparkling example of literary wit, the story unfolds with a light touch, examining relationships and societal expectations through a humorous lens. Leverson's keen observations and sharp dialogue create a captivating narrative, rich in social satire. Readers will appreciate the enduring charm and clever storytelling that defines this classic work. "Bird of Paradise" remains a testament…mehr

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Ada Leverson's "Bird of Paradise" offers a delightful blend of humor and romance, making it a timeless exploration of social dynamics. This witty fiction employs satire to paint a vibrant picture of its era. A sparkling example of literary wit, the story unfolds with a light touch, examining relationships and societal expectations through a humorous lens. Leverson's keen observations and sharp dialogue create a captivating narrative, rich in social satire. Readers will appreciate the enduring charm and clever storytelling that defines this classic work. "Bird of Paradise" remains a testament to the power of humorous fiction to illuminate the complexities of human connection and social mores. Discover a world of wit, romance, and enduring appeal in this meticulously prepared edition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Ada Leverson (1862-1933) was a British novelist. Born into a middle-class Jewish family, Leverson was raised alongside eight siblings by Samuel Henry Beddington, a wool merchant, and his wife Zillah. At 19, she married Ernest Leverson, with whom she would raise a daughter, Violet. In the 1890s, she embarked on a career as a professional writer, submitting stories and articles to Punch, The Yellow Book, and The Saturday Review. Through her work as a theater critic, she gained a reputation for her abundant wit and satirical tone, parodying friends and enemies alike in some of England's most popular magazines and newspapers. She was a devoted friend of Oscar Wilde, who supported her literary pursuits and shared her humorous outlook on life. When Wilde was put on trial for his homosexuality, Leverson offered him a place to stay and continued corresponding with the Irish author until the end of his life. She wrote several novels throughout her life, including The Twelfth Hour (1907) and Little Ottleys (1908-1916), a trilogy inspired by her troubled marriage to Ernest, who abandoned her in 1905 to move to Canada. Although far from a bestselling author in her time, Leverson has come to be seen as a pioneering artist whose works display a keen understanding of society's triumphs and shortcomings.