Terribly Intimate Portraits by Noël Coward
"TERRIBLY INTIMATE PORTRAITS" by Noel Coward is a collection of whimsical character sketches written in the early 20th century. The book appears to encapsulate a range of humorous and satirical portrayals of historical and fictional figures, blending elements of biography and fiction with lighthearted commentary. Coward's unique style brings to life an array of eclectic characters, infusing them with personality and charm while poking fun at societal norms and eccentricities. At thestart of the work, Coward directly addresses criticism he has received regarding the accuracy of his character portraits, defending himself with flamboyant wit. The opening consists of a foreword outlining his intent to capture the essence and spirit of his subjects rather than their strict historical accuracy. Through the lens of humor, he introduces a series of characters, including Julie de Poopinac, known for her beauty and wit amidst the backdrop of courtly intrigue, and Madcap Moll, the spirited Duchess of Wapping, celebrated for her adventurous spirit. Each sketch promises to be a blend of historical significance and amusing storytelling, setting the stage for reviews of both real and imagined lives with the author's signature flair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Coward, Noël, 1899-1973 |
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| Illustrator | Loraine, Lorn, -1967 |
| Title | Terribly Intimate Portraits |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | My American diary -- Julie de Poopinac -- Madcap Moll, Eighth Duchess of Wapping -- E. Maxwell Snurge, an intimate study -- Bianca di Pianno-Forti -- Sarah, Lady Tunnell-Penge ("Winsome Sal") -- Jabez Puffwater -- Furstin Lieberwurst zu Schweinen-Kalber -- Jake D'Annunzio Spout -- Donna Isabella Angelica y Bananas -- Maggie McWhistle -- The education of Rupert Plinge -- Anna Podd -- Sophie, the uncrowned queen of Henry VIII -- "La Bibi" -- Ah! Ah! Queen of the Rude Islands. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26649 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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