Belshazzar Court

Belshazzar Court: Or Village Life In New York City is a book written by Simeon Strunsky and published in 1914. The book presents a satirical and humorous look at the social and cultural life of New York City’s upper class during the early 20th century. The title of the book is a reference to the biblical story of Belshazzar’s feast, where a king and his guests are punished for their arrogance and excess. The book is divided into chapters that each focus on a different aspect of New York City’s high society, such as the art world, the theater scene, and the wealthy elite’s obsession with fashion and status. Strunsky’s writing style is witty and sharp, and he uses his observations to poke fun at the pretensions and superficiality of the upper class.Belshazzar Court: Or Village Life In New York City is considered a classic work of social satire and a valuable historical document of New York City’s cultural scene during the early 20th century. The book is still widely read and studied today for its insights into the social dynamics of urban life and the human tendency towards excess and vanity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.