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Dodo: A Detail of the Day. Volumes 1 and 2
The central character, Dodo, is a vibrant and unconventional young woman. Her character is designed to challenge and satirize the norms and expectations of her social milieu.
The novel is set in late 19th-century England, focusing on the social circles and daily life of the period. The setting provides a backdrop for the social satire and character interactions.
Social The novel offers a satirical take on the social customs, behaviors, and relationships of the time. Through Dodo’s interactions and the narrative, Benson critiques various aspects of society.
Romantic and Social The plot involves Dodo’s interactions with various characters, including romantic interests and social acquaintances, showcasing the impact of her unconventional nature on those around her.
The novel is set in late 19th-century England, focusing on the social circles and daily life of the period. The setting provides a backdrop for the social satire and character interactions.
Social The novel offers a satirical take on the social customs, behaviors, and relationships of the time. Through Dodo’s interactions and the narrative, Benson critiques various aspects of society.
Romantic and Social The plot involves Dodo’s interactions with various characters, including romantic interests and social acquaintances, showcasing the impact of her unconventional nature on those around her.
133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2025
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E.F. Benson
1,028 books354 followersEdward Frederic "E. F." Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer.
E. F. Benson was the younger brother of A.C. Benson, who wrote the words to "Land of Hope and Glory", Robert Hugh Benson, author of several novels and Roman Catholic apologetic works, and Margaret Benson, an author and amateur Egyptologist.
Benson died during 1940 of throat cancer at the University College Hospital, London. He is buried in the cemetery at Rye, East Sussex.
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E. F. Benson was the younger brother of A.C. Benson, who wrote the words to "Land of Hope and Glory", Robert Hugh Benson, author of several novels and Roman Catholic apologetic works, and Margaret Benson, an author and amateur Egyptologist.
Benson died during 1940 of throat cancer at the University College Hospital, London. He is buried in the cemetery at Rye, East Sussex.
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