Vainglory
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.05.2005
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
256
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,5 cm
Gewicht
421 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4179-6012-5
Vainglory is a novel written by Ronald Firbank, first published in 1915. The book is a satirical and witty portrayal of the lives of the upper classes in Edwardian England. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Shamefoot, a wealthy widow who is obsessed with her own vanity and social status. She is constantly surrounded by a group of sycophantic friends who fawn over her every word and deed. The novel follows Mrs. Shamefoot's attempts to maintain her position in society, as well as her various romantic entanglements with younger men. Firbank's writing style is notable for its use of unconventional syntax and vocabulary, as well as its playful and often absurd tone. The book is divided into short chapters, each of which is filled with witty dialogue and humorous observations about the characters and their world. Overall, Vainglory is a sharp and entertaining satire of the social mores and pretensions of the upper classes in early 20th century England. It is a must-read for fans of satire, comedy, and classic English literature.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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