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The book features a collection of satirical sketches that humorously critique the snobbish behavior prevalent among the British upper class during the Victorian era. Thackeray targets various types of snobs—social, literary, military, and political—using wit to highlight their absurdities. The second part delves deeper into the psychology and societal impact of snobbery through thoughtful essays. This clever work serves as both an entertaining read and a significant commentary on the social dynamics of its time, revealing the complexities of snobbery in Victorian society.
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The Book Of Snobs, Etc., Etc. (1892), William Makepeace Thackeray
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Book Of Snobs, Etc., Etc. (1892)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Makepeace Thackeray
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781437125962
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book features a collection of satirical sketches that humorously critique the snobbish behavior prevalent among the British upper class during the Victorian era. Thackeray targets various types of snobs—social, literary, military, and political—using wit to highlight their absurdities. The second part delves deeper into the psychology and societal impact of snobbery through thoughtful essays. This clever work serves as both an entertaining read and a significant commentary on the social dynamics of its time, revealing the complexities of snobbery in Victorian society.