Yet Again by Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays that blends sharp wit, humor, and insightful social commentary. Through these essays, Beerbohm examines the peculiarities and absurdities of modern life, often highlighting the contradictions and ironies that shape human behavior. In Seeing People Off, he reflects on the discomfort of goodbyes, while in A Club in Ruins, he explores the odd fascination with decaying buildings. In Ichabod, he humorously questions his own trivial concerns, like the removal of labels from his luggage. Other essays delve into societal observations, such as the surprising lack of eloquence in members of the British Parliament in The House of Commons Manner and the more compelling entertainment found in the courtroom than in the theatre in Dulcedo Judiciorum. Along with these, Beerbohm includes a section of imaginative essays inspired by famous works of art. With his signature irony and erudition, Yet Again offers a delightful exploration of human nature, social conventions, and the humorous contradictions of everyday life.
| ISBN: | 9789368090434 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2024 |
| Author: | Max Beerbohm |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Booksllp an imprint of Repro India Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 150 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
Yet Again by Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays that blends sharp wit, humor, and insightful social commentary. Through these essays, Beerbohm examines the peculiarities and absurdities of modern life, often highlighting the contradictions and ironies that shape human behavior. In Seeing People Off, he reflects on the discomfort of goodbyes, while in A Club in Ruins, he explores the odd fascination with decaying buildings. In Ichabod, he humorously questions his own trivial concerns, like the removal of labels from his luggage. Other essays delve into societal observations, such as the surprising lack of eloquence in members of the British Parliament in The House of Commons Manner and the more compelling entertainment found in the courtroom than in the theatre in Dulcedo Judiciorum. Along with these, Beerbohm includes a section of imaginative essays inspired by famous works of art. With his signature irony and erudition, Yet Again offers a delightful exploration of human nature, social conventions, and the humorous contradictions of everyday life.
Yet Again features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction
Yet Again is available in Paperback
Yet Again was written by Max Beerbohm and published by Double 9 Booksllp an imprint of Repro India Limited
Yet Again has 150 pages
£11.69