Daisy Ashford, Angela Ashford, Irvin S Cobb (Irvin Shrewsbury)

Daisy Ashford

Her Book

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Daisy Ashford: Her Book" presents a delightful collection of short stories and humorous essays showcasing the precocious talent of Daisy Ashford, accompanied by works from her sister, Angela Ashford. This volume offers a charming glimpse into early 20th century British literature, filled with satirical observations and playful parody. Ashford's unique voice and perspective create an engaging reading experience, solidifying the book's place as a beloved example of humorous and insightful storytelling. This carefully prepared edition brings together the complete collection, celebrating Ashford's enduring appeal as a writer of short fiction and witty prose. A testament to the power of youthful imagination and sharp wit, "Daisy Ashford: Her Book" is a testament to the timeless appeal of humor and keen observation. A treasure for enthusiasts of British literature and short story aficionados. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9781023095235
• ISBN-10: 1023095238
• Artikelnr.: 73927643

Autorenporträt

Daisy Ashford (1881-1972) was an English writer best known for her satirical novel of high society, The Young Visiters, which she wrote at the age of nine. Born to a Catholic family in Surrey, Ashford was largely educated at home. From the age of four until her early teens, she composed novels, plays, and short fiction for the private amusement of those around her. Following the death of her mother, Ashford rediscovered the manuscript of The Young Visiters in the family papers. With the encouragement of influential editor Frank Swinnerton, the novel was published in 1919 by Chatto & Windus, becoming an immediate bestseller. In 1920, Daisy Ashford: Her Book, a follow-up collection of her fiction, appeared. Averse to her accidental literary celebrity, Ashford did not publish any further work during her lifetime. She married James Devlin in 1920, with whom she had three children, and resided in Norwich until her death.