Zuleika Dobson

Zuleika Dobson is a novel written by Max Beerbohm, first published in 1911. The story is set in Oxford University and revolves around a beautiful and enigmatic young woman named Zuleika Dobson, who is visiting the university while on a tour of England. Zuleika is a talented artist and a mesmerizing presence, and she quickly captures the attention of the male students, who are all infatuated with her.The novel follows the various attempts of the male students to win Zuleika's affection, including the Duke of Dorset, who is determined to win her heart at any cost. However, Zuleika is indifferent to their advances, and her true intentions remain a mystery.As the novel progresses, the male students become increasingly obsessed with Zuleika, and their infatuation leads to a tragic and unexpected conclusion. The novel is a satirical commentary on the obsession with beauty and the dangers of unchecked desire.Beerbohm's writing style is witty and clever, and he uses a variety of literary devices, including satire, parody, and irony, to create a humorous and engaging narrative. Zuleika Dobson is a classic of Edwardian literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.For a young man, sleep is a sure solvent of distress. There whirls not for him in the night any so hideous a phantasmagoria as will not become, in the clarity of next morning, a spruce procession for him to lead. Brief the vague horror of his awakening; memory sweeps back to him, and he sees nothing dreadful after all.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.