Henry Howarth Bashford
Henry Howarth Bashford (1880–1961) was an English author, best known for his humorous works. He was also a distinguished physician, serving as the personal physician to King George VI. Bashford's literary output includes novels, poetry, and essays, with his most famous work being 'Augustus Carp, Esq., By Himself: Being the Autobiography of a Really Good Man', published under the pseudonym Henry Howarth Bashford. His writing is characterized by wit, satire, and a keen observation of human nature.
Books
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1. Augustus Carp, Esq. By Himself
This satirical novel presents itself as the autobiography of Augustus Carp, Esq., a self-proclaimed example of moral virtue and humility, though in reality, he is anything but. The narrative humorously exposes Carp's hypocrisy and self-righteousness as he navigates through various episodes of his life, critiquing others while remaining blissfully unaware of his own glaring faults. Written under a pseudonym, the book cleverly critiques early 20th-century British society, poking fun at moral pretensions and the social mores of the time through the deluded perspective of its pompous protagonist.
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