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100 1 _aCoward, Noël,
_d1899-1973
245 1 0 _aTerribly Intimate Portraits
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-17
505 0 _aMy American diary -- Julie de Poopinac -- Madcap Moll, Eighth Duchess of Wapping -- E. Maxwell Snurge, an intimate study -- Bianca di Pianno-Forti -- Sarah, Lady Tunnell-Penge ("Winsome Sal") -- Jabez Puffwater -- Furstin Lieberwurst zu Schweinen-Kalber -- Jake D'Annunzio Spout -- Donna Isabella Angelica y Bananas -- Maggie McWhistle -- The education of Rupert Plinge -- Anna Podd -- Sophie, the uncrowned queen of Henry VIII -- "La Bibi" -- Ah! Ah! Queen of the Rude Islands.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"TERRIBLY INTIMATE PORTRAITS" by Noel Coward is a collection of whimsical character sketches written in the early 20th century. The book appears to encapsulate a range of humorous and satirical portrayals of historical and fictional figures, blending elements of biography and fiction with lighthearted commentary. Coward's unique style brings to life an array of eclectic characters, infusing them with personality and charm while poking fun at societal norms and eccentricities. At the start of the work, Coward directly addresses criticism he has received regarding the accuracy of his character portraits, defending himself with flamboyant wit. The opening consists of a foreword outlining his intent to capture the essence and spirit of his subjects rather than their strict historical accuracy. Through the lens of humor, he introduces a series of characters, including Julie de Poopinac, known for her beauty and wit amidst the backdrop of courtly intrigue, and Madcap Moll, the spirited Duchess of Wapping, celebrated for her adventurous spirit. Each sketch promises to be a blend of historical significance and amusing storytelling, setting the stage for reviews of both real and imagined lives with the author's signature flair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
700 1 _aLoraine, Lorn,
_d-1967
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26649
999 _c67558
_d67558