Upsidonia - Marshall, Archibald
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Venture into the topsy-turvy world of "Upsidonia," a delightful satire from Archibald Marshall that turns conventional society on its head. This humorous fantasy explores a fictional land where the established order is gleefully inverted, offering a sharp and enduring social commentary. Through clever wit and imaginative storytelling, Marshall's "Upsidonia" holds a mirror to our own world, prompting reflection with its playful examination of human nature and societal norms. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to entertain while provoking thought. Carefully prepared for a new print edition,…mehr

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Venture into the topsy-turvy world of "Upsidonia," a delightful satire from Archibald Marshall that turns conventional society on its head. This humorous fantasy explores a fictional land where the established order is gleefully inverted, offering a sharp and enduring social commentary. Through clever wit and imaginative storytelling, Marshall's "Upsidonia" holds a mirror to our own world, prompting reflection with its playful examination of human nature and societal norms. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to entertain while provoking thought. Carefully prepared for a new print edition, this classic work of satirical fiction retains its original charm and insightful observations. Experience the enduring power of humor and fantasy in this entertaining journey to a land where everything is wonderfully, and hilariously, upside down. 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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Arthur Hammond Marshall was an English author, publisher, and writer who wrote under the pen name Archibald Marshall. He was born on September 6, 1866, and died on September 29, 1934. His books were especially popular in the United States. He wrote more than 50 books, and his style was known as realistic. Some people saw him as a rival to Anthony Trollope. After going to Cambridge University for school, Yale University gave him an honors Doctor of Letters degree in 1921. He traveled a lot and met a lot of important people. Arthur Marshall, Archibald Marshall's father (1832-1900), ran a business in London. Archibald went to Highgate School for school. He didn't want to work for his father's shipping company, so he first wanted to be a priest. He studied religion at Trinity College, Cambridge, and made friends with Bertram Fletcher Robinson, Vaughan Williams, and other people. In 1902, he married Nellie Banks, whose maiden name was Ellen Pollard and who had three children from her previous marriage to Alfred Banks. They had one daughter together, Elizabeth, who was born in December 1904. He built a house in Beaulieu, Hampshire, where he moved to live in 1903.