Zuleika Dobson

Zuleika Dobson is a satirical novel written by Max Beerbohm, first published in 1911. The story takes place in Oxford, where Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and alluring woman, arrives as a guest of the warden of Judas College. She quickly becomes the object of desire for all the men in the town, including the students and faculty members of Oxford University. The novel is a commentary on the absurdity of male desire and the futility of trying to possess something as elusive as beauty. The men in the novel are all driven to madness by their desire for Zuleika, and she remains aloof and unattainable throughout. Beerbohm's writing is witty and clever, with a sharp sense of humor that skewers the pretensions of the upper classes. The novel also touches on themes of class, gender, and power dynamics, as Zuleika navigates the world of Oxford society and the men who are vying for her attention. Overall, Zuleika Dobson is a classic of English literature, a biting satire that still resonates today with its commentary on the nature of desire and the illusions of power.1911. A charming, witty, and elegant man often called the incomparable Max, Beerbohm was a brilliant parodist and the master of a polished prose style. Zuleika Dobson is many sorts of a novel, but first and foremost it is the emanation of a most subtle and deadly caricaturist, a shrewd and knavish sprite amongst mortal men. Beerbohm's sparklingly wicked satire concerns the unlikely events that occur when a femme fatale briefly enters the supremely privileged, all-male domain of Judas College, Oxford. It was named as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the century, as chosen by the editorial board of the Modern Library. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.