F. Anstey, Thomas Anstey Guthrie

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The Statement Of Stella Maberly (1896)

Beschreibung

The Statement of Stella Maberly is a novel written by F. Anstey and first published in 1896. The story revolves around a young woman named Stella Maberly, who is accused of murdering her wealthy uncle. Despite her claims of innocence, the evidence against her is overwhelming, and she is sentenced to death. In a last-ditch effort to clear her name, Stella writes a statement detailing her version of events leading up to the murder. The novel is structured as a series of letters and documents, including Stella's statement, witness accounts, and letters between various characters. Through these different perspectives, the reader is able to piece together the complex web of relationships and motives that led to the murder. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there are many secrets and hidden agendas at play, and that not everyone is who they seem. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and power, and raises questions about justice and morality. Overall, The Statement of Stella Maberly is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Anstey's skillful use of multiple narrators and unreliable witnesses adds to the intrigue and makes for a compelling read.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.

Autor

Thomas Anstey Guthrie (writing as F. Anstey or FT Anstey), was an English writer best known for his humorous novel Vice Versa, about a boarding school child and his father who switch identities. The Tinted Venus, as well as other funny parodies in Punch magazine, reinforced his reputation. He was born in Kensington, London, to organist and composer Augusta Amherst Austen and Thomas Anstey Guthrie. He was educated at King's College School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and admitted to the bar in 1880. Guthrie's younger brother, Leonard Guthrie (1858-1918), was a physician. The widespread success of his story Vice Versa (1882), with its topsy-turvy replacement of a father for his schoolboy son, established him as an innovative comedian. In 1883, he wrote a serious book, The Giant's Robe, which George Gissing called'very poor stuff'. Anstey learned (again in 1889 with The Pariah) that the public preferred to consider him as a comic rather than a serious author. As a result, his fame was reinforced by The Black Poodle (1884), The Tinted Venus (1885), A Fallen Idol (1886), and other masterpieces.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9781437302943
• ISBN-10: 1437302947
• Artikelnr.: 25871398