Bøker av Alan Dale

This witty and charming collection of domestic dialogues centers on the character of Mrs. Potiphar, a wealthy socialite in search of a new cook. The dialogues capture the humor and absurdity of upper-class life in the early 20th century, poking fun at the idiosyncrasies and pretensions of the elite. With its sparkling dialogue and lively characters, this book is a true gem of early 20th century literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The first novel in English to explicitly explore the subject of male homosexuality. Written by a British emigre to America, the New York theatre critic Alfred J. Cohen, under the pseudonym of ""Alan Dale"", this first-person narrative is told by a young Englishwoman, Elsie Bouverie, who gradually discovers that her new husband, Arthur Ravener, is romantically involved with another man.