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Kind Hearts and Coronets
Israel Rank
Taschenbuch von Roy Horniman
Sprache: Englisch

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That man is fortunate who has the world against him.
Israel Rank has many advantages and qualities which should enable an ordinary man to get through life quite successfully. But he's not content to be an ordinary man. He's a distant heir to the Gascoyne earldom, and he will not rest until he inherits it, lock, stock and barrel. One tiny problem: he must kill everyone in line before him, without getting caught. The result is an evergreen classic of blackly comic crime fiction.
First published in 1907 as 'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal', the novel is probably best known as inspiration for the classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets, frequently voted one of the greatest British films ever. The novel itself remains a remarkably fresh satire that reverses conventional morality - a sympathetic comedy about a serial killer.
'A superb thriller, but also a disturbing study in human nature. The narrative pace never slackens, thanks to the spareness and elegance of Horniman's prose . . . (the novel is) over all too quickly.' Simon Heffer
That man is fortunate who has the world against him.
Israel Rank has many advantages and qualities which should enable an ordinary man to get through life quite successfully. But he's not content to be an ordinary man. He's a distant heir to the Gascoyne earldom, and he will not rest until he inherits it, lock, stock and barrel. One tiny problem: he must kill everyone in line before him, without getting caught. The result is an evergreen classic of blackly comic crime fiction.
First published in 1907 as 'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal', the novel is probably best known as inspiration for the classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets, frequently voted one of the greatest British films ever. The novel itself remains a remarkably fresh satire that reverses conventional morality - a sympathetic comedy about a serial killer.
'A superb thriller, but also a disturbing study in human nature. The narrative pace never slackens, thanks to the spareness and elegance of Horniman's prose . . . (the novel is) over all too quickly.' Simon Heffer
Über den Autor
Roy Horniman (1874-1930) was a British writer, critic, and theater manager best known for his darkly satirical novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal. Born in Southsea, Hampshire, England, Horniman's early career was deeply rooted in the world of theater. He managed several theaters in London and was known for his sharp wit and keen understanding of the dramatic arts. His experiences in the theater world greatly influenced his writing style, imbuing his works with a flair for the dramatic and a keen sense of irony. Israel Rank, published in 1907, remains his most notable work, offering a biting critique of English society through the lens of a charming yet morally bankrupt protagonist. The novel's exploration of ambition, social climbing, and the corrupting influence of power was both groundbreaking and controversial for its time. Though not widely known today, Israel Rank gained renewed interest when it was adapted into the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, and later into the successful stage musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Beyond his literary work, Horniman contributed to various periodicals as a critic and essayist, displaying a sharp intellect and a penchant for challenging societal norms. His legacy endures as a writer who masterfully blended dark humor with incisive social commentary.
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781913054755
ISBN-10: 1913054756
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Horniman, Roy
Hersteller: Dean Street Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Roy Horniman
Erscheinungsdatum: 02.03.2020
Gewicht: 0,325 kg
Artikel-ID: 117919792
Über den Autor
Roy Horniman (1874-1930) was a British writer, critic, and theater manager best known for his darkly satirical novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal. Born in Southsea, Hampshire, England, Horniman's early career was deeply rooted in the world of theater. He managed several theaters in London and was known for his sharp wit and keen understanding of the dramatic arts. His experiences in the theater world greatly influenced his writing style, imbuing his works with a flair for the dramatic and a keen sense of irony. Israel Rank, published in 1907, remains his most notable work, offering a biting critique of English society through the lens of a charming yet morally bankrupt protagonist. The novel's exploration of ambition, social climbing, and the corrupting influence of power was both groundbreaking and controversial for its time. Though not widely known today, Israel Rank gained renewed interest when it was adapted into the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, and later into the successful stage musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Beyond his literary work, Horniman contributed to various periodicals as a critic and essayist, displaying a sharp intellect and a penchant for challenging societal norms. His legacy endures as a writer who masterfully blended dark humor with incisive social commentary.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781913054755
ISBN-10: 1913054756
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Horniman, Roy
Hersteller: Dean Street Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Roy Horniman
Erscheinungsdatum: 02.03.2020
Gewicht: 0,325 kg
Artikel-ID: 117919792
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