A.V. Laider by Max Beerbohm (1916)
Max Beerbohm's A.V. Laider is a satirical novel about a man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of art. The protagonist, A.V. Laider, is a struggling artist who is desperate to make a name for himself in the art world. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get noticed, including taking on a series of odd jobs and even resorting to forgery. As his attempts to make a name for himself become increasingly desperate, Laider finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and humorous situations. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious art dealer, a pompous art critic, and a beautiful young woman. As Laider's attempts to make a name for himself become increasingly desperate, he finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and humorous situations. In the end, Laider learns that success in the art world is not always what it seems.
By Max Beerbohm · First published 1916 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Fiction · 8,323 words
First lines
I unpacked my things and went down to await luncheon.
It was good to be here again in this little old sleepy hostel by the sea. Hostel I say, though it spelt itself without an "s" and even placed a circumflex above the "o." It made no other pretension. It was very cozy indeed.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Max Beerbohm
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 8,323 words
- Structure: 1 section, 185 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — A.V. Laider is a satirical novel by Max Beerbohm, which uses humor and irony to criticize and poke fun at the British upper class and its customs.
- Humor — A.V. Laider is a humorous novel by Max Beerbohm, which uses wit and irony to make light of the British upper class and its customs.
- Fiction — A.V. Laider is a work of fiction by Max Beerbohm, which tells the story of a young man's journey to the British upper class and his experiences there.
- Romance — A.V. Laider is a romantic novel by Max Beerbohm, which follows the story of a young man's journey to the British upper class and his experiences there, including his romantic relationships.
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Based on Two Short Stories by Max Beerbohm · Character sketches · England · Fiction · Short stories · Social life and customs · biographies · caricatures · day · envelop · evening · faith