The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont by Robert Barr
This text brings together tales of the exploits of the elegant and cunning sleuth Valmont, a parody of Sherlock Holmes. It blends mystery and quasi-Gothic thrills with humorous detours and romantic adventure, and provides a commentary on the detective mystery and English values.
When he was four years old, Robert Barr (1850-1912) emigrated with his family from Scotland to Ontario, where he spent his formative years. In 1876, he immigrated to the United States and joined the staff of the Detroit Free Press. He traveled to England in 1881 and worked as a co-editor with Jerome K. till 1911. Jerome, a member of the Idler. Barr's novels, short tales, and articles were well-known and widely read in the late nineteenth century, both in Canada and internationally, despite the fact that they have become largely unfamiliar to contemporary students of Canadian literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192832481 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192832484 |
| Title | The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont |
| Author | Robert Barr |
| Series | Oxford Popular Fiction Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 246 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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