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Happy Hypocrite- A Fairy Tale For Tired Men

Happy Hypocrite- A Fairy Tale For Tired Men

By: Max Beerbohm
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 Dive into the whimsical world of Sir Henry Maximilian Max Beerbohm, an English essayist and caricaturist, as he presents The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men. This charming short story carries moral undertones and offers a humorous twist reminiscent of Oscar Wildes classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Follow the tale of a man who cleverly dons a mask to win the heart of a woman, exploring themes of deception and identity with wit and levity.Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 005 - Chapter 5

    005 - Chapter 5
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of Sir Henry Maximilian Max Beerbohm, an English essayist and caricaturist, as he presents The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men. This charming short story carries moral undertones and offers a humorous twist reminiscent of Oscar Wildes classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Follow the tale of a man who cleverly dons a mask to win the heart of a woman, exploring themes of deception and identity with wit and levity.
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    12 mins
  • 004 - Chapter 4

    004 - Chapter 4
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of Sir Henry Maximilian Max Beerbohm, an English essayist and caricaturist, as he presents The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men. This charming short story carries moral undertones and offers a humorous twist reminiscent of Oscar Wildes classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Follow the tale of a man who cleverly dons a mask to win the heart of a woman, exploring themes of deception and identity with wit and levity.
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    6 mins
  • 003 - Chapter 3

    003 - Chapter 3
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of Sir Henry Maximilian Max Beerbohm, an English essayist and caricaturist, as he presents The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale for Tired Men. This charming short story carries moral undertones and offers a humorous twist reminiscent of Oscar Wildes classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Follow the tale of a man who cleverly dons a mask to win the heart of a woman, exploring themes of deception and identity with wit and levity.
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    16 mins
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