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The Season

The Season

Alfred Austin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9781437339154
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The Season: A Satire is a novel written by Alfred Austin in 1869. The book is a satirical take on the London social season, which was a period of time during the 19th century when the aristocracy would flock to the city to attend various social events, such as balls, parties, and horse races. The novel follows the story of a young, ambitious social climber named Lord Roderick who is determined to make a name for himself in high society. He navigates the complex and often absurd world of the London season, encountering a cast of characters that includes scheming socialites, shallow aristocrats, and conniving matchmakers. Through his experiences, Lord Roderick comes to realize the shallow and superficial nature of the social season and the people who participate in it. The book is a biting commentary on the excesses and follies of the upper classes during the Victorian era, and it remains a classic work of satire to this day. Overall, The Season: A Satire is a witty, entertaining, and insightful look at a fascinating period in English history, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social commentary.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.

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