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A hilarious satire of Hollywood's Golden Age and expatriate life in Mexico.
Following in the tradition of Auntie Mame, Patrick Dennis's Genius skewers the world of filmmaking through the outrageous director Leander Starr. Fleeing the IRS, creditors, and jilted lovers, Starr lands in Mexico City, scheming his next big picture: Valley of the Vultures. A cast of eccentric characters descends upon Casa Ximenez, including an ex-wife, a naive socialite daughter, and a relentless tax collector. Will Starr's chaotic genius lead to triumph or utter ruin?
Perfect for readers seeking witty, classic comedies, Genius offers a sharp, satirical look at fame, fortune, and the absurdities of the creative process. This edition includes a long-lost short story and an afterword by the author's son.
A hilarious satire of Hollywood's Golden Age and expatriate life in Mexico.
Following in the tradition of Auntie Mame, Patrick Dennis's Genius skewers the world of filmmaking through the outrageous director Leander Starr. Fleeing the IRS, creditors, and jilted lovers, Starr lands in Mexico City,...
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Patrick Dennis was the pen name of Edward Everett Tanner III. A celebrated author, and the fictional narrator of Auntie Mame and Little Me, Dennis wrote 16 novels in all, many becoming longtime bestsellers.
Patrick Dennis was the pen name of Edward Everett Tanner III. A celebrated author, and the fictional narrator of Auntie Mame and Little Me, Dennis wrote 16 novels in all, many becoming longtime bestsellers.
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