1872 - 1956
Max Beerbohm was a British essayist, parodist, and caricaturist born on February 24, 1872, in London. He is best known for his witty and insightful essays about art and literature, as well as his sharp caricatures of contemporary figures. Beerbohm's works, including "The Happy Hypocrite" and "Zuleika Dobson," have earned him a lasting reputation as a prominent figure in 20th-century English literature.