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Eliza

"The more I think about myself, the more-I say it in all modesty-the subject seems to grow." So begins The Eliza Stories, and although the book takes Eliza's name, her husband is revealed to be the true comic hero, as he displays a self-importance that far outstrips his modest... Read Full Overview

Enjoy classic British humor with "Eliza," a delightful collection of short stories by Barry Pain. These humorous tales offer a timeless glimpse into marriage and relationships, viewed through a uniquely English lens. Pain's wit and observational skills shine in these expertly... Read Full Overview

Barry Eric Odell Pain (28 September 1864 - 5 May 1928) was an English journalist, poet, humorist and writer. Born in Cambridge, Barry Pain was educated at Sedbergh School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He became a prominent contributor to The Granta. He was known as a... Read Full Overview

A sharp, sparkling voice from the dawn of modern fiction returns to illuminate today's shelves. Eliza gathers a compact, striking short story collection that reveals how a city's pulse - London's streets, parlour rooms, and back alleys - can become a stage for wit, bite, and... Read Full Overview

A pompous and pooterish city clerk with social pretensions relates anecdotes of suburban life in Edwardian England, as he and his patient and long-suffering wife, Eliza, deal with various crises and contretemps--including the vexed question of visiting cards; a malfunctioning... Read Full Overview

A pompous and pooterish city clerk with social pretensions relates anecdotes of suburban life in Edwardian England, as he and his patient and long-suffering wife, Eliza, deal with various crises and contretemps--including the vexed question of visiting cards; a malfunctioning... Read Full Overview

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"Eliza" from Barry Pain. English journalist, poet and writer (1864-1928).