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Odette - A Fairy Tale for Weary People - cover

Odette - A Fairy Tale for Weary People

Ronald Firbank

Maison d'édition: Alien Ebooks

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Synopsis

A fairy tale written for adults, a departure from Firbank's usual work.
 
Ronald Firbank (1886–1926), an author whose work bridges the gap between the aesthetic movements of the late nineteenth century and the modernist literature of the early twentieth century, deserves both recognition and admiration. Born into an upper-class Victorian family, Firbank’s upbringing and experiences of his time—rife with societal tensions, religious intrigue, and shifting perspectives—infused his works with idiosyncratic wit and style.
Disponible depuis: 15/06/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 44 pages.

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