Publisher's Synopsis
Zuleika Dobson is a satirical novel written by Max Beerbohm and originally published in 1911. The story revolves around the eponymous Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and charismatic young woman who arrives at Oxford University as a guest of her grandfather, the Duke of Dorset. Zuleika quickly becomes the object of desire for most of the male students at the university, including the narrator, a young man named John. However, Zuleika is uninterested in any of her suitors and instead becomes infatuated with the Duke's chaplain, a man named Hector. As Zuleika's hold over the male students grows stronger, she begins to use her power to manipulate them and turn them against each other. The situation eventually reaches a boiling point, leading to a tragic and unexpected conclusion. The novel is known for its witty and satirical tone, as well as its commentary on the nature of beauty and desire. It also explores themes of power, manipulation, and the dangers of idolizing someone based solely on their appearance. Overall, Zuleika Dobson is a classic work of English literature that continues to be studied and admired today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
