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William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938) novelist and playwright, studio portrait in pinstripe jacket and tie. Captioned, The Author of "The Rest Cure": Mr W B Maxwell (Son of Miss Braddon)
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William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938) novelist and playwright, studio portrait in pinstripe jacket and tie. Captioned, The Author of "The Rest Cure": Mr W B Maxwell (Son of Miss Braddon)
William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938) novelist and playwright, studio portrait in pinstripe jacket and tie. Captioned, The Author of "The Rest Cure": Mr W B Maxwell (Son of Miss Braddon), whose striking new novel is just published'. With description, The author of "Vivien" and "The Guarded Flame" has added to those notable novels a third, entitled "The Rest Cure, " which is, in "The Bystander's" opinion, one of the strongest literary creations of the day. The book indicts the "practical" man by a careful analysis of the character and methods of a typical specimen of that genus, and is a scathing retort upon preachers of the "Get Rich Quick" school. A review of the book appears opposite'. Date: 1910
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This studio portrait captures the distinguished figure of William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938), a prolific English novelist and playwright, dressed in a pinstripe jacket and tie. The caption beneath the image reads, "The Author of 'The Rest Cure': Mr W B Maxwell (Son of Miss Braddon)". Maxwell, the son of the renowned author and playwright Mrs. Henry Wood, better known as Ellen Terry, made a name for himself in the literary world with his novels "Vivien" and "The Guarded Flame". However, it was his latest work, "The Rest Cure", that truly captured the attention of critics and readers alike. Published in 1910, "The Rest Cure" was hailed as one of the strongest literary creations of the day by "The Bystander" magazine. The novel indicts the "practical" man through a meticulous examination of the character and methods of a typical specimen of that type. It served as a scathing rebuke to the proponents of the "Get Rich Quick" school of thought. The image of Maxwell, with his piercing gaze and serious expression, exudes an air of intellectual intensity, fitting for an author whose works provoked such thoughtful debate and reflection. The review of "The Rest Cure" can be found opposite the portrait, inviting readers to delve deeper into this intriguing and thought-provoking work. Date: 1910. [End of Caption]
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