A. V. Laider Paperback - 2004

""A.V. Laider"" is a satirical novel written by Max Beerbohm. The book follows the life of the titular character, A.V. Laider, a successful businessman who becomes a member of Parliament. However, Laider is not interested in politics and spends his time indulging in his own hobbies and interests. The novel is a commentary on the corrupt nature of politics and the hypocrisy of those who hold power. Beerbohm's witty writing style and sharp observations make ""A.V. Laider"" a humorous and thought-provoking read.A Very Old Envelop: He? Well, that's good! Ha, ha, ha! Why didn't he come last week, when YOU came? What reason have you for supposing he'll ever come now? It isn't as if he were a frequenter of the place. He's never been here. His name is utterly unknown here. You don't suppose he's coming on the chance of finding YOU?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.