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This edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed late 19th to early 20th Century AnalysisA Comedic Fantasy Novel Classic by F. Anstey
Vice Versa; or, A Lesson to Fathers by English author F. Anstey the pseudonym of Thomas Anstey Guthrie,is a book of literary fiction first published in 1882 in United Kingdom. A clever and witty classic writing filled with thrilling adventure and sharp satire.
Excerpt
Paul writhed under his seat with shame. How could he, even if he succeeded in ousting Dick and getting back his old self, how could he ever hold up his head again after this? Why, Dick must be mad. Even a schoolboy would have had more caution when so much depended on it. But none would suspect the real cause of the change. These horrible tales were no doubt being circulated everywhere!
Synopsis
“Vice Versa; or, A Lesson to Fathers” by F. Anstey is a comedic fantasy book set in contemporary Victorian times. The book tells the story of a father and his son Dick who switch bodies through a magical amulet, Garuda Stone which grants the possessor one wish. This leads to a series of hilarious and chaotic events. The father, Paul Bultitude a successful businessman, finds himself trapped in his son’s body and forced to attend ‘Crichton House’ boarding school, the school is son had been previously begging for him not to send him to, while the son, now in his father’s body, must navigate the business world. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of fatherhood, family dynamics, and the struggles of growing up. The book is known for its clever and witty writing, as well as its sharp satire of societal norms and expectations. Filled with wry humor, absurdity, and clever wordplay, the novel is a must-read for fans of classic literature and comedic fiction.
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Title DetailsOriginal 1882 textLiterary fiction
ASIN : B0CBZNT265
Publisher : Ahzar Publishing
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 15, 2023
Language : English
File size : 756 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 247 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #2,135,793 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #1,021 in Fatherhood (Kindle Store) #1,098 in Parenting & Family Humor #2,242 in Parenting & Families Humor
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