A Perfect Hoax (100 Pages) (edit title)

Brian Fuchs edited the ridiculously simplified synopsis of A Perfect Hoax (100 Pages) Tuesday, August 25 2009.

• Added: A man in his seventies is duped by his well-meaning best friend.

Shelfari edited the description of A Perfect Hoax (100 Pages) Sunday, August 2 2009.

• Influenced by the rise of the science of psychology and the turmoil of the early 20th century, A Perfect Hoax is an ironic and affectionate story of illusion, self-deception, and impracticality in a practical world. Mario Samigli is in his seventies; he has all but given up his cherished aspirations as a writer and smiles at the world through his one remaining literary outlet—fables. When a travelling salesman with a taste for practical jokes persuades him that a Viennese publishing company wants to translate his early failed novel, Mario is caught in a fantasy of success and fame, and neglects his beloved invalid brother. A Perfect Hoax follows the elaborate prank as it escalates, forcing Mario blindly down a road that can only lead to disappointment.

Shelfari edited the contributors of A Perfect Hoax (100 Pages) Sunday, August 2 2009.

• Added a contributor: Italo Svevo: (Primary Author)