Compton Mackenzie was born into a theatrical family. His father, Edward Compton, was an actor and theatre company manager; his sister, Fay Compton, starred in many of James M. Barrie's plays, including Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. He was educated at St Paul's School and Magdalen College, Oxford where he obtained a degree in Modern History. Mackenzie was married three times and aside from his writing also worked as an actor, political activist, and broadcaster. He served with British Intelligence in the Eastern Mediterranean during World War I, later publishing four books on his experiences. Compton Mackenzie was from 1920–1923 Tenant of Herm and Jethou and he shares many similarities to the central character in D.H. Lawrence's short story The Man Who Loved Islands, despite Lawrence saying "the man is no more he than I am." Mackenzie at first asked Secker, who published both authors, not to print the story and it was left out of one collection.
"The Savoy of London" is a fascinating historical account of one of London's most iconic hotels. Originally published in 1934, this book provides an insider's look into the world of luxury and glamour that characterized the Savoy during its heyday. The author, Compton Mackenzie, paints a vivid picture of the hotel's history, from its opening in 1889 to the present day.
The book offers a classical exploration of the stages of a woman's life, emphasizing its historical significance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the preservation of this essential work by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through retyping and redesigning, rather than using scanned copies. This effort aims to keep the text accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting its enduring relevance.
The book "Guy and Pauline" holds significant historical importance, prompting efforts to preserve it for future generations. It has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from scanned copies of the original work. This modern edition aims to keep the essence of the book alive while making it accessible to contemporary readers.
The novel is a classical work deemed essential throughout human history, highlighting its enduring relevance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving this literary piece by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability. The book has been carefully reformatted and retyped, avoiding the use of scanned copies, thus enhancing the reading experience for both present and future generations.
The book is a classical work that has played a significant role in human history. To ensure its continued relevance, Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, focusing on clarity and readability. The text has been carefully reformatted and retyped, avoiding scanned copies, which enhances the reading experience for both present and future generations.