Mapp & Lucia: Complete Series (eBook)

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2022
1100 Seiten
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Mapp & Lucia: Complete Series - E. F. Benson
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In 'Mapp & Lucia: Complete Series' by E. F. Benson, readers are immersed in the delightful and comical world of two charismatic social climbers, Mrs. Emmeline Lucas (Lucia) and Miss Elizabeth Mapp, as they navigate the intricacies of small-town society in the fictional village of Tilling. Benson's writing style is witty and engaging, filled with humorous observations and sharp insights into human nature. The series is a satire of Edwardian society, exploring themes of social status, gossip, and rivalry with a light-hearted humor that captivates readers from beginning to end. The intricate plot twists and detailed character development make this series a classic in English literature. Benson's clever writing style and keen understanding of human behavior make this series an entertaining and thought-provoking read. E. F. Benson, a prolific English author known for his satirical and humorous works, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of high society to create the characters of Lucia and Mapp. Benson's background in academia and his deep understanding of social conventions and behaviors shine through in his writing, making 'Mapp & Lucia' a rich and insightful portrayal of human relationships. I highly recommend 'Mapp & Lucia: Complete Series' to readers who enjoy satirical novels, social commentary, and charming character-driven stories. E. F. Benson's timeless classic offers a delightful escape into a world filled with wit, intrigue, and high-society drama that is sure to entertain and captivate any reader.

Edward Frederic Benson (1867–1940) was a prolific English writer, best remembered for his Mapp and Lucia series, an acute social satire set in the fictional English towns of Tilling and Riseholme. Born in Wellington College, Berkshire, Benson was the son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his upbringing in a well-connected family profoundly influenced his literary career. A graduate of King's College, Cambridge, where he was part of the select society known as the 'Apostles', Benson published his first work, 'Dodo', in 1893, which enjoyed popular and critical success, setting the stage for his future works. Throughout his life, Benson was astonishingly active, penning over a hundred books, including ghost stories, biographies, and historical texts. However, it is the 'Mapp and Lucia' series, with its sharp wit and vivid characterizations, that securely anchored Benson's literary legacy. His depiction of the social machinations and the petit bourgeois squabbles of his characters reflect a quintessentially English sense of humor and keen observation. As a chronicler of the comédie humaine within provincial life, Benson's work remains a touchstone of English comic literature. His keen insight into human nature and the hypocrisies of social life grant his narrative a timelessness that continues to charm and entertain readers to this day.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Comic / Humor / Manga Humor / Satire
Schlagworte 1920s social comedy • 20th century classic satire • Bridget Jones • British high society books • British humor literature • British social satire • Bronte • classic humorist • E.F. Benson novels • E. M. Delafield • English village comedy • Genteel manners • Guy Fraser-Sampson • Henry James • High society antics • interwar period literature • Jane Austen • Louisa May Alcott • Mapp and Lucia series • Quintessentially English • Rob Shelsky • Rye inspiration • satirical comedy series • sharp wit • Small-town rivalry • Social hierarchy • Social satire fiction • Tilling series Benson • Tom Holt • Wilkie Collins
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