George Hell is a shallow man, fond of gambling, drinking, and
womanizing. Set in his socialite ways, George does whatever it
takes to satisfy his desires. However, when cupid strikes George
with his arrow, his lavish life is thrown into disarray. Now head
over heels for a young dancer named Jenny, George immediately
proposes to her, confident that no woman can resist him. But, after
Jenny rejects George, claiming that she would only marry a man with
the face of a saint, George is forced to reflect on his lifestyle.
First, he attempts to buy a solution, going to a shop to buy a mask
of a saint's face. Now assuming a new identity of George Heaven,
George proposes to Jenny once again, hoping that his new identity
will trick Jenny into falling in love with him. When she agrees to
marry him, George is delighted that his plan worked, but cannot
abandon his charade. Slowly, with the help of Jenny's love, George
is able to let go of his vain nature, growing to be a better
person. However, as Jenny and George enjoy their new, happy life,
George's ex-lover, La Gambogi, resents the sentiment. Determined to
prove that George is not the man he says he is, La Gambogi sets out
to expose George's true face. Featuring masterful storytelling and
themes of redemption, true love, and morality, The Happy Hypocrite
by Max Beerbohm is a bright comedy with a valuable message. With
complex characters and exemplary prose, Beerbohm's work is clever
and entertaining, inspiring laughter and reflection. First
published in 1897, The Happy Hypocrite continues to be humorous
centuries later, appealing to the wit of modern readers. This
edition of The Happy Hypocrite by Max Beerbohm features an
eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable. With these accommodations, The Happy Hypocrite
caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original
levity of Beerbohm's work.
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