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Lifetime: 1856 - 1934 Passed: ≈ 90 years ago

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F. Anstey

Books by F. Anstey

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Tourmalin’s Time Cheques

Fantasy Humour Science Fiction
Time Travel London Australia Banking Boredom

Peter Tourmalin is a man who is bored on a sea voyage back home to England from Australia. He discovers a bank that allows him to deposit his spare time into an account and withdraw it at any future date. He thinks this is a great idea, but things ge...

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Brass Bottle

Comedy Fantasy Adventure
Comedy Magic Fantasy Humor Misunderstanding Culture shock

When Horace Ventimore stumbles upon a magical brass bottle on a construction site, he inadvertently releases an ancient genie named Fakrash. Fakrash, eager to please his new master, attempts to use his vast powers to grant Horace's wishes. However, d...

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Vice Versa

Comedy Fantasy Fiction Humour Novel
Transformation Satire Coming-of-age Humor Boarding school School Days Body Swap Father-Son Magic Stone Role Reversal Identity Crisis

In Victorian England, businessman Paul Bultitude and his son Dick exchange bodies after making a foolish wish on a magic stone. Dick, now in his father's body, enjoys running the family business, while Paul endures the horrors of boarding school unde...

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Black Poodle and Other Tales

Satire Fiction Humour
19th century Anthology Short Stories Satire Absurdity Literary Fiction social commentary Classic Humor Victorian era English literature Wit

“Black Poodle and Other Tales” is a collection of ten humorous short stories by F. Anstey, known for their witty and satirical observations of Victorian society. Anstey's stories often feature eccentric characters, absurd situations, and sharp social...

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In Brief Authority

Satire Comedy Fantasy Romance
Family Dragon Romance Comedy Social Class Satire Capitalism Magic British social commentary Fantasy World war i Fairy Tale Nanny Giants Royal Family Golf Nouveau Riche Gnomes Fairy Godmother

In Brief Authority, a satirical fantasy novel set against the backdrop of World War I, follows a nouveau riche British family whisked away to the magical land of Maerchenland. The matron, a quintessential snob, is crowned Queen by mistake and attempt...

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Baboo Jabberjee, B.A.

Satire Comedy Novel
Language Satire Society Identity London social commentary Humor English Culture Clash Adaptation Misunderstandings Foreigner

Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. is a humorous novel that follows the adventures of a well-educated Indian man, Baboo Jabberjee, as he navigates the social and cultural complexities of London. The story satirizes English society and the misunderstandings that a...

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Talking Horse And Other Stories

Satire Fiction Humour
Anthology Short Stories Narrative Prose Haunting Fiction Humor Victorian era Whimsical British Literature Thought-provoking Punch magazine

This collection of short stories showcases the varied talents of F. Anstey, a prominent humorist and writer for Punch magazine. The stories range from humorous and whimsical tales to those that delve into darker, more thought-provoking themes. Anst...

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Mr. Punch's Pocket Ibsen

Satire Comedy Drama
Allegory Literature Satire Parody Dark Classic Humor Irony Theater Wit Ibsen Comedic

A collection of humorous parodies of five well-known tragedies by Henrik Ibsen, originally published in Punch magazine. The author playfully imitates Ibsen's style, poking fun at the obscurity, symbolism, and madness often found in his works.

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Tinted Venus

Comedy Fantasy Romance
Love Transformation Supernatural Engagement Identity Fantasy Past Humor Statue Ring Amusement park

In F. Anstey's 'Tinted Venus', a young man named Reginald is caught between his fiancé and an alluring woman from his past, a captivating encounter at an amusement park. While strolling through the park's gardens, they discover a stunning statue of a...

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Bayard from Bengal

Satire Comedy Adventure Fiction Humour Novel
Love Social Satire Satire Travel England India social commentary Humor Victorian era Culture Clash Gentleman Misunderstandings Foreigner Escapades Gentlemanly Outsider

The story follows the adventures of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh, a well-meaning but often hilariously misguided gentleman from Bengal who travels to England. His impeccable English and manners, though intended to be charming, often lead to amusing misunde...

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Voces Populi

Satire Fiction Humour Essays
Satire Society Absurdity London social commentary Humor Victorian era Characters Wit Everyday Life Situations Punch magazine

Voces Populi is a collection of humorous essays and sketches originally published in the popular Victorian magazine, Punch. F. Anstey, the pen name of Thomas Anstey Guthrie, employs sharp wit and satirical observations to capture the quirks and contr...

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Mr. Punch's Model Music-hall Songs & Dramas

Satire Humour Drama
Satire Parody Absurdity London Songs social commentary Entertainment Performance Humor Victorian era Music hall Skits

This collection by F. Anstey, writing under his pen name, gathers humorous sketches and songs originally penned for the magazine Punch. Anstey expertly captures the spirit of Victorian London's music halls, satirizing the era's social customs and en...

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Giant's Robe

Fiction Drama
Young teacher Literary aspirations Rash promise Life-altering consequences

Mark Ashburn, a young teacher with literary aspirations, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger when he makes a rash promise to his old friend, Vincent. Desperate to escape his mundane existence, Mark agrees to help Vincent with a myst...

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Statement of Stella Maberly

Fiction Drama Psychology Mystery
Tragedy Jealousy Evil Friendship Cruelty Loneliness Paranoia Possession Pity Superiority Wilful Blame

Stella Maberly, a young woman with a complex and troubled personality, delivers a statement reflecting on events that have led to her current predicament. Throughout her life, Stella has exhibited a volatile mix of intense emotions, marked by an uns...

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Stories by English Authors: London

Fiction Humour
Short Stories Suffering Humanity British social commentary Humor Turn of the Century Historical Context Poignancy Emotional Truth Literary Quality

This collection of seven short stories by prominent English authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries offers a rich tapestry of literary styles, tones, and themes. From the whimsical humor of J.M. Barrie to the poignant social commentary of I...