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The Happy Hypocrite: Available Copies

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George Hell is a shallow man, fond of gambling, drinking, and womanizing. Set in his socialite ways, George does whatever it takes to satisfy his desires. However, when cupid strikes George with his arrow, his lavish life is thrown into disarray. Now head over heels for a young dancer named Jenny, George immediately proposes to her, confident that no woman can resist him. But, after Jenny rejects George, claiming that she would only marry a man with the face of a saint, George is forced to reflect on his lifestyle. First, he attempts to buy a solution, going to a shop to buy a mask of a saint's face. Now assuming a new identity of George Heaven, George proposes to Jenny once again, hoping that his new identity will trick Jenny into falling in love with him. When she agrees to marry him, George is delighted that his plan worked, but cannot abandon his charade. Slowly, with the help of Jenny's love, George is able to let go of his vain nature, growing to be a better person. However, as Jenny and George enjoy their new, happy life, George's ex-lover, La Gambogi, resents the sentiment. Determined to prove that George is not the man he says he is, La Gambogi sets out to expose George's true face. Featuring masterful storytelling and themes of redemption, true love, and morality, The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm is a bright comedy with a valuable message. With complex characters and exemplary prose, Beerbohm's work is clever and entertaining, inspiring laughter and reflection. First published in 1897, The Happy Hypocrite continues to be humorous centuries later, appealing to the wit of modern readers. This edition of The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, The Happy Hypocrite caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original levity of Beerbohm's work.

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The Happy Hypocrite

George Hell is a shallow man, fond of gambling, drinking, and womanizing. Set in his socialite ways, George does whatever it takes to satisfy his desires. However, when cupid strikes George with his arrow, his lavish life is thrown into disarray. Now head over heels for a young dancer named Jenny, George immediately proposes to her, confident that no woman can resist him. But, after Jenny rejects George, claiming that she would only marry a man with the face of a saint, George is forced to reflect on his lifestyle. First, he attempts to buy a solution, going to a shop to buy a mask of a saint's face. Now assuming a new identity of George Heaven, George proposes to Jenny once again, hoping that his new identity will trick Jenny into falling in love with him. When she agrees to marry him, George is delighted that his plan worked, but cannot abandon his charade. Slowly, with the help of Jenny's love, George is able to let go of his vain nature, growing to be a better person. However, as Jenny and George enjoy their new, happy life, George's ex-lover, La Gambogi, resents the sentiment. Determined to prove that George is not the man he says he is, La Gambogi sets out to expose George's true face. Featuring masterful storytelling and themes of redemption, true love, and morality, The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm is a bright comedy with a valuable message. With complex characters and exemplary prose, Beerbohm's work is clever and entertaining, inspiring laughter and reflection. First published in 1897, The Happy Hypocrite continues to be humorous centuries later, appealing to the wit of modern readers. This edition of The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, The Happy Hypocrite caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original levity of Beerbohm's work.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Good condition. Poor dust jacket. (fiction, short story, american) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Good, unmarked, undated (circa 1925), 64-page, staple-bound paperback with stained and soiled wraps, rusting staples, and light wear to corners of wraps.

Good+ with no dust jacket; Edgewear. Small piece missing from top edge of front cover and spine, creases in cover water stain at top edge ; Little Blue Book; Vol. 595; 64 pages

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Little Blue Book #595. Very Good condition.

Light edgewear to jacket.

Light edgewear to jacket.

32 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.24 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Print on Demand. In this enchanting tale, the author presents a poignant exploration of love's transformative power to redeem even the most flawed of souls. A notorious rakehell and wastrel, Lord George Hell, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption after falling head over heels in love with Jenny Mere, a humble theater actress. To woo Jenny, Lord Hell dons a mask that conceals his notorious visage, seeking to be judged on his merits rather than his reputation. As their love deepens, Lord Hell grapples with the complexities of his past, seeking to atone for his previous misdeeds while navigating the challenges of maintaining his deception. The book delves into profound themes of morality, the nature of true love, and the power of second chances, offering a timeless meditation on the human capacity for change and the enduring power of love to triumph over adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

The Happy Hypocrite