"Yet Again" by Max Beerbohm is a compilation of essays from the beginning of the 1900s, presenting observations on society, culture, and what it means to be human. It is infused with both lighthearted humor and thoughtful commentary through contemplative storytelling and insightful awareness. The texts explore ideas like modern society, the importance of fire, and the weird ways people act. The start of "Yet Again" shows off Beerbohm's skillful writing and sharp watchfulness, starting with a memory of the wonder and respect that that fire inspired. The reflection on fire acts as a metaphor for human instincts and the basic parts of life, also setting a mood of longing for real life. This eventually moves into a funny look at the uncomfortable moments during goodbyes at train stations, mixing personal stories with wider thoughts on how people interact.
Yet Again
By Max Beerbohm
Through humorous observations and smart reflections, a collection of essays reflects on the strangeness and beauty of early 20th-century life.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm was an English essayist, parodist and caricaturist under the signature Max. He first became known in the 1890s as a dandy and a humorist. He was the drama critic for the Saturday Review from 1898 until 1910, when he relocated to Rapallo, Italy. In his later years he was popular for his occasional radio broadcasts. Among his best-known works is his only novel, Zuleika Dobson, published in 1911. His caricatures, drawn usually in pen or pencil with muted watercolour tinting, are in many public collections.
Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm was an English essayist, parodist and caricaturist under the signature Max. He first became known in the 1890s as a dandy and a humorist. He was the drama critic for the Saturday Review from 1898 until 1910, when he relocated to Rapallo, Italy. In his later years he was popular for his occasional radio broadcasts. Among his best-known works is his only novel, Zuleika Dobson, published in 1911. His caricatures, drawn usually in pen or pencil with muted watercolour tinting, are in many public collections.
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