Baden-Powell of Mafeking

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The book critiques the modern obsession with the private lives of prominent figures, highlighting a shift in societal norms where curiosity about others' affairs has become prevalent. It reflects on a bygone era when people respected boundaries and focused on their own lives rather than indulging in gossip about the personal habits of artists and musicians. The author laments the loss of privacy and the feeling of entitlement to intrude into the lives of the influential, suggesting a cultural shift towards voyeurism in contemporary society.