{"product_id":"the-happy-hypocrite-paperback","title":"The Happy Hypocrite - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Beerbohm\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing masterful storytelling and themes of redemption, true love, and morality, \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Hypocrite\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Hypocrite\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be humorous centuries later, appealing to the wit of modern readers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Hypocrite\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Hypocrite\u003c\/i\u003e caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original levity of Beerbohm's work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter being shot by cupid's arrow, a socialite man is forced to turn his life around to win the heart of his new love. \u003c\/b\u003e Max Beerbohm's, \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Hypocrite\u003c\/i\u003e is a short work of humorous fiction. George is a deceitful socialite man, but when his lover rejects his immoral behavior, George is forced adopt a charade that will even convince himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767692165408,"sku":"9781513277721","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b16220c976d56dd303f5acc88aa48cbf.webp?v=1780315471","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-happy-hypocrite-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}