J. D. Beresford

The Jervaise Comedy (eBook, ePUB)

An Edwardian Journey into the Supernatural and Social Commentary

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Jervaise Comedy' by J. D. Beresford, the reader is taken on a journey through early 20th century England as the story unravels around the protagonist, Mr. Jervaise, and his baffling encounters with supernatural occurrences. Written in a gripping literary style that combines elements of mystery and humor, the novel is a unique blend of fantasy and social commentary. Beresford's use of vivid descriptions and sharp dialogue brings the characters to life, making the reader question the boundaries between reality and imagination. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, the book explores themes of identity, power, and the unknown with a touch of whimsicality. J. D. Beresford, a renowned author and social critic of his time, drew inspiration for 'The Jervaise Comedy' from his own fascination with the supernatural and his keen observations of human behavior. His ability to seamlessly blend genres and provoke thought makes this novel a timeless work of art. Fans of classic literature and those intrigued by the paranormal will find 'The Jervaise Comedy' a riveting and thought-provoking read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227845
• Artikelnr.: 58931311

Autorenporträt

John Davys Beresford was an English writer best known for his early science fiction and short stories in the horror and ghost story genres. Beresford was a huge fan of H.G. Wells and produced the first critical analysis of him in 1915. His Wellsian work The Hampdenshire Wonder (1911) had a significant influence on the author Olaf Stapledon. His other science-fiction novels include The Riddle of the Tower, which depicts a dystopian, hive-like civilization. His father, John James Beresford (1821-1897), was a minister in Castor, which is now in Cambridgeshire, near Peterborough. His mother was Adelaide Elizabeth Morgan (1837-1902). J. D. Beresford suffered from infantile paralysis, leaving him partially crippled. He was schooled in Oundle. After studying architecture, he became a professional writer, beginning as a dramatist and then as a journalist. In early adulthood, he abandoned his father's theism and became a "determined but defensive" agnostic. He lived in Edwardian intellectual London and spent time in the provinces, particularly Cornwall, where D. H. Lawrence prolonged his stay in his Porthcothan villa. Later in life, Beresford abandoned his prior agnosticism and declared himself a Theosophist and pacifist.