- Taschenbuch: 208 Seiten
- Verlag: Penguin; Auflage: Reprint (1. Mai 1990)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0140055770
- ISBN-13: 978-0140055771
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,7 x 13,1 x 1,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.8 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (18 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 49.351 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The nameless narrator has revealed snippets of the lovable, lascivious Uncle Oswald's life in other collections, but this is the only novel--brief though it is--dedicated solely to the diaries of "the greatest fornicator of all time." Inspired by stories of the aphrodisiac powers of the Sudanese blister beetle, the palpable seductiveness of the lovely Yasmin Howcomely, and the scientific know-how of Professor A. R. Woresley, Uncle Oswald anticipates the concept of the Nobel sperm bank by some 40 years, flimflamming crowned heads, great artists, and eccentric geniuses into making "donations." The life of a commercial sperm broker has a few surprises even for a sophisticated bon vivant, and Dahl manages his signature sting-in-the-tail ending even in one of his lightest comic works.
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Roald Dahl's first-ever novel presents the scurrilous memoirs of that delightful old reprobate from switch bitch, Oswald Hendryks Cornelius - connoisseur, bon vivant, collector of spiders, scorpions, odd walking sticks, lover of opera, expert on Chinese porcelain, and without doubt the greatest fornicator of all time. In this delightful picaresque story, it is revealed how Uncle Oswald first achieved great wealth - all thanks to the Sundance blister beetle, which when ground to powder has the most electrifying aphrodisiac qualities. It is 1919 - armed with the powder and aided by the beautiful amoral Yasmin how comely, Oswald begins an audacious commercial enterprise which involves seducing the most famous men in Europe - from crowded heads to Bernard Shaw and Marcel Proust.
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The story is the memoirs of 'Uncle Oswald', who leads a life so hysterical and wicked it will leave the reader wishing he had endeavoured to achieve the goals of young Oswald. Aching sides are a regular symptom, however, for the rolls of laughter which follow the reading of this book are indeed powerful.
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I don't remember having had so much fun reading a book in a long time, devouring it from page one to end, and going though a personal feeling of anti-climax when the read was over. Roald Dahl's ingenious recount of Uncle Oswald's life-tale is truly amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great literary treat. You will be amazed ...
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How to make ridiculously much money out of sex - a completely new approach by the master of black humour, Roald Dahl.
This is a really funny bit of literature! Dahl tells the story of his crazy uncle Oswald and how he became wealthy through more or less a lot of hanky panky. The author does not mince matters and many a historical celebrity would certainly turn over in his grave if he only knew...
Requires the reader to model himself on the book's characters and not to worry too much about conventions and decency.
Unbelievably brilliant!
This is a really funny bit of literature! Dahl tells the story of his crazy uncle Oswald and how he became wealthy through more or less a lot of hanky panky. The author does not mince matters and many a historical celebrity would certainly turn over in his grave if he only knew...
Requires the reader to model himself on the book's characters and not to worry too much about conventions and decency.
Unbelievably brilliant!
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pure fun of the impureist kind
i loved his short stories focusing on this character so had to go the whole way. what i found was one of the most escapist novels i have read in a long time. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. Juni 2000 von Henry Hargreaves
don't listen to those people!
they just aren't explaining the brilliance and wit and fun and wonderfulness embodied by this book! i can't blame them, though...i don't think it would be easy to do. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 30. April 2000 von "ziz"
Funniest and one of the best written tales of all time.
It is one of two books that I have read cover to cover (and the better of the two). The style of Dahl's writing is unmatched in this short story. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 8. September 1999 veröffentlicht
My favorite book of all-time!
My Uncle Oswald has always been one of the best, funniest, and most-cherished books I have ever read. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
Just brilliant
My Uncle Oswald created just incrediable laughs for all. A definate read. Just so funny
Am 21. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
My favorite book ever
My Uncle Oswald is perhaps the funnest read I have ever had. From his and Yasmine's escapades to tales from his youth to his outrageously chauvinistic attitude, Oswald lets us... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. März 1999 veröffentlicht
A great raunchy read
I hadn't read this since my adolescence and (like a lot of things I enjoyed at that age) I was prepared to be disappointed. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 22. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
One night read - Hilarious
Haven't read this book for years, but I still remember it and loved it. Normally a very difficult book to find or special order. I give it to friends as a gift. Raunchy!! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 27. Januar 1999 veröffentlicht
"My Uncle Oswald" is very definitely NOT a children's book!
It is, however, an uproariously funny yarn that takes in virtually all the major figures of Europe at the turn of the last century; it will test your historical knowledge. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 22. Januar 1999 veröffentlicht
hilarious!!!
Roald Dahl is truly a genius! When I bought the book and started reading it I couldn't put it down and finished it at one go. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. Dezember 1998 veröffentlicht
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