Bøger af Robert Barr

This satirical and witty first novel is a high-spirited account of the 1866 Fenian 'invasion' of Canada near Ridgeway. Adding spice to the novel are the romances of the two leading men, a Toronto professor and an American reporter, who become involved with farmer's daughters.

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The Measure of the Rule, originally published in 1907, is the nearest Robert Barr came to writing an autobiographical novel. It concerns the Toronto Normal School and the experiences there in the 1870s of a young man who undoubtedly is Barr himself.

This novel blends romance and social commentary, following a wealthy young American woman navigating the complexities of society, love, and ambition. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Chicago, the story delves into the contrast between old-world aristocracy and the new American elite. Through sharp wit and keen observations, Barr explores themes of wealth, status, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world.Robert Barr (1849-1912) was a British-Canadian short story writer and novelist, who published the first Holmes parody, The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs in 1892. The Chicago Princess begins with a penniless American man in Nagasaki watching a private yacht come in to the harbor, boding well for his personal fortunes.