The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance by F. Anstey

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Author Anstey, F., 1856-1934
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
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Most Recently Updated Sep 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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