And Even Now

And Even Now by Sir Max Beerbohm is a collection of essays that showcases the author's trademark wit and sharp observations on various aspects of life, culture, and human nature. Written in the early 20th century, the essays reveal Beerbohm's deep insights into the complexities of modern existence, blending humor with reflection. The collection opens with A Relic, an essay in which the narrator discovers an old portmanteau, sparking memories of a past encounter. Among its contents is a frag...