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The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance

1885

F. Anstey

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The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance

F. Anstey

1885

British Literature, Humour, Novels, Romance

The Tinted Venus: A Farcical Romance, published in 1885 by F. Anstey, is a humorous fantasy novel centered on Leander Tweddle, a hairdresser who becomes embroiled in a series of comedic misadventures involving an animated statue of Aphrodite. As Leander navigates his hidden engagement to Matilda and his attraction to Ada Parkinson, the story unfolds with a mix of farce and romantic entanglements. The novel is notable for its witty exploration of social dynamics and the complexities of love during the late 19th century.

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