The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance by F. Anstey
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About this eBook
| Author | Anstey, F., 1856-1934 |
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| Illustrator | Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945 |
| Title | The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance" by F. Anstey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around Leander Tweddle, a hairdresser who unexpectedly finds himself in a comedic and chaotic situation involving an animated statue of the goddess Aphrodite, which leaves him grappling with matters of attraction and engagement. With a blend of farce and humor, the story promises to take readers on a light-hearted journey through misunderstandings and the complexities of romantic entanglements. At the start of the story, we meet Leander Tweddle, who is preparing for an outing with his friend Jauncy and their intended ladies, the Parkinson sisters. However, as they navigate social dynamics and anxieties regarding their romantic interests, particularly Leander’s hidden engagement to Matilda, the atmosphere is charged with comedic tension. The group’s visit to the Rosherwich Gardens is fraught with unexpected complications, not least concerning Leander's relationship with the lively Ada Parkinson and his inadvertent entanglement with the statue of Aphrodite, setting the stage for comedic mishaps that follow. The opening chapters introduce readers to a cast of characters with rich personalities, hinting at the humorous and romantic misadventures that await. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24197 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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