The Brass Bottle

by F. Anstey, Thomas Anstey Guthrie, Bauer Books

Overview

A djinn, sealed in a jar for three thousand years, has been found by Horace Ventimore, a young and not very flourishing architect. Upon his release the djinn expresses his gratitude by seeking to grant his benefactor's every wish--generally with results the very opposite to those desired!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788835372660
Publisher:	Bauer Books
Publication date:	12/16/2023
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	603,436
File size:	696 KB

About the Author

F. Anstey was the pseudonym of Thomas Anstey Guthrie, a prolific English author and journalist, born on August 8, 1856, and passing away on March 10, 1934. He is best known for his humorous and satirical works, which gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Anstey's writing career began with humorous sketches and articles for various magazines and newspapers. He eventually found success with his first novel, "Vice Versa" (1882), a fantastical tale of a father and son magically switching bodies, which garnered wide acclaim and established him as a prominent author of the "fantasy of manners" genre. "The Brass Bottle" (1900) is another of his renowned works, displaying Anstey's flair for blending fantasy elements with humorous situations and social satire. With clever wordplay and witty storytelling, he entertained readers while exploring human nature's quirks and follies. Apart from his novels, Anstey also wrote numerous plays, short stories, and essays. His works often reflected the Victorian and Edwardian society's foibles and absurdities, providing insightful commentary in a lighthearted manner. F. Anstey's literary contributions enriched the comedic and fantasy genres, and his humorous observations continue to resonate with readers worldwide. His legacy as an influential humorist endures, making his writings timeless sources of joy and amusement for generations of readers.