Peter Ustinov was a British artist of broad scope, whose work encompassed acting, writing, and dramaturgy. He was renowned for his versatility across film, theatre, and opera, where he served as both director and screenwriter. With his intellect and diplomatic endeavors, he became a well-known figure, as well as for his humor and storytelling prowess. His unique cultural breadth often earned him the designation of a Renaissance man.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the development of human thought and culture.
This is a delightful novel about a 70-year-old retired hotelier, Monsieur Rene, who is President of the International Brotherhood of Concierges and Hall Porters. Despite a sharp and active mind Monsieur Rene is suffering from late life depression so he decides to bring together a group of like-minded hoteliers to monitor suspicious-acting hotel guests. M. Rene then falls helplessly in love with Agnes, one of his fellow hoteliers and gradually he discovers a new purpose in life. This novel wonderfully combines a detective story with a moving evocation of falling in love when you no longer think it is possible.
In small English village, a trigger-happy policeman finds himself disastrously stranded on the wrong side of the law. Reissued to tie in with the publication of MONSIEUR RENE, from the author of THE LOSER.
The hilarious and riveting autobiography from the late, great Sir Peter Ustinov. Dear Me spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star and director.
The improbable, and strangely sympathetic, hero of The Loser is Hans Winterschild, who was born just in time to reach manhood in the Hitler years. His father was a colonel in WWI; his brother-in-law is an SS officer. Hans falls in love with a 16-year-old prostitute -- a sad, lost creature who will affect Hans' life forever.
Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly legendary entertainers. As an actor, producer, director, novelist, playwright, and columnist, his body of work was not only vast and thoroughly impressive, but enduring. Add a Dash of Pity, a superb collection of short stories, shows Sir Peter at his narrative, perceptive best. Ustinov possessed the uncommon ability to amuse and touch readers simultaneously, a talent which has nowhere been better displayed than in this fascinating array of short stories, which includes: "The Man Who Took It Easy," "The Wingless Icarus," "The Man in the Moon," "A Place in the Shade," "A Word in the World's Ear," "There Are 43,200 Seconds in a Day," "The Aftertaste," and the title piece, "Add a Dash of Pity."
