F. Anstey

Tourmalin's Time Cheques (eBook, ePUB)

Journey Through Time with Tourmalin's Mysterious Time Cheques

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Tourmalin's Time Cheques," F. Anstey deftly explores the interplay of time and finance through a captivating narrative set in the late Victorian era. The novel employs a satirical lens to examine societal norms, cleverly intertwining elements of fantasy with sharp wit. Anstey's literary style is marked by a rich vocabulary and intricate prose, evoking the whimsicality of Lewis Carroll while addressing deeper questions of value and consequence. The narrative follows the protagonist, Mr. Tourmalin, as he navigates a world where time can be bought and sold, ultimately challenging the reader to reflect on the nature of wealth and experience in an increasingly mechanized society. F. Anstey, born in 1856, was a prominent English novelist and humorist known for his satirical takes on contemporary issues. His diverse background in law and literature provided him with a unique perspective, enhancing his ability to critique societal trends through humor and fantasy. Anstey's experiences with the burgeoning capitalist landscape of his time profoundly influenced his portrayal of time and money in this work, marking it as a significant commentary of the era. I highly recommend "Tourmalin's Time Cheques" to readers interested in both literary satire and the philosophical implications of time. Anstey'Äôs distinctive blend of humor and irony not only entertains but also compels us to examine our own perceptions of value within the constraints of modern life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 183
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066249571
• Artikelnr.: 58753521

Autorenporträt

Thomas Anstey Guthrie was an English writer best known for his humorous novel Vice Versa, about a boarding school child and his father who switch identities. The Tinted Venus, as well as other funny parodies in Punch magazine, reinforced his reputation. He was born in Kensington, London, to organist and composer Augusta Amherst Austen and Thomas Anstey Guthrie. He was educated at King's College School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and admitted to the bar in 1880. Guthrie's younger brother, Leonard Guthrie (1858-1918), was a physician. The widespread success of his story Vice Versa (1882), with its topsy-turvy replacement of a father for his schoolboy son, established him as an innovative comedian. In 1883, he wrote a serious book, The Giant's Robe, which George Gissing called very poor stuff. Anstey learned (again in 1889 with The Pariah) that the public preferred to consider him as a comic rather than a serious author. As a result, his fame was reinforced by The Black Poodle (1884), The Tinted Venus (1885), A Fallen Idol (1886), and other masterpieces.