Max Beerbohm
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.
A Peep Into the Past
** Witness a famous writer in his twilight years as this story balances humor and nostalgia to explore fame's fleeting nature.
By Max Beerbohm
A. V. Laider
In a quaint seaside hostel, two convalescents engage in philosophical discussions where they confront the haunting weight of past choices and the possibility of predetermined fate, with the protagonist bearing the weight of a dark secret.
By Max Beerbohm
The Happy Hypocrite: A Fairy Tale for Tired Men
A nobleman wears a mask to win a woman's love, but his past threatens to reveal that his disguise might be the key to his true self.
By Max Beerbohm
The Works of Max Beerbohm
Explore a world of wit and style as the elegance of high society clashes with the sharp observations of a keen observer during the late 19th century.
By Max Beerbohm
Yet Again
Through humorous observations and smart reflections, a collection of essays reflects on the strangeness and beauty of early 20th-century life.
By Max Beerbohm
And Even Now
An old trunk unlocks memories of love, drama, and the courage to create, revealing the author's insights into the human condition.
By Max Beerbohm
A Christmas Garland
Experience the holidays through a funhouse mirror, where quirky characters and clever wit expose the hilarious truths hidden beneath the tinsel and traditions.
By Max Beerbohm
Zuleika Dobson; Or, An Oxford Love Story
When a beautiful woman arrives at Oxford, the university is turned upside down as love, vanity, and societal expectations collide.
By Max Beerbohm
James Pethel
A wealthy gambler with endless luck hides underlying tensions that lead to a shocking and abrupt ending to his thrilling life.
By Max Beerbohm
Seven Men [Excerpts]
A struggling artist makes a deal with the Devil to discover if his work will ever be recognized.
By Max Beerbohm
Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties
A struggling poet makes a dangerous deal to discover if his work will ever be recognized, only to confront a devastating truth about his legacy.
By Max Beerbohm