Mrs. Perkins's Ball - William Makepeace Thackeray - Bog

Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray, a prominent British author in the 19th century. The story is set in the early 1800s and revolves around a ball organized by Mrs. Perkins, a wealthy and fashionable lady in London.The ball is attended by a diverse group of characters from different social classes, including aristocrats, tradespeople, and even a few actors. Thackeray uses the ball as a backdrop to explore the social dynamics and class tensions of the time.The story is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator who observes the guests and their interactions throughout the evening. The narrator's observations are often satirical and humorous, as he pokes fun at the various characters and their foibles.As the night wears on, the guests engage in a series of dances, games, and conversations. There are several romantic subplots, including a young couple who fall in love at the ball and an older couple who rekindle their passion for each other.However, the festivities are interrupted when a group of rowdy young men crash the party and cause a disturbance. The guests are outraged by their behavior, and the police are called to restore order.Despite the disruption, the ball ends on a high note, with most of the guests enjoying themselves and leaving with fond memories of the evening. Thackeray ends the story with a reflection on the transience of social events and the fleeting nature of human happiness.Overall, Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a witty and entertaining glimpse into the social customs and mores of 19th-century London.The gray morning was in Pocklington Square as she drove away in her fly. So did the other people go away. How green and sallow some of the girls looked, and how awfully clear Mrs. Colonel Bludyer's rouge was! Lady Jane Ranville's great coach had roared away down the streets long before. Fred Minchin pattered off in his clogs: it was I who covered up Miss Meggot, and conducted her, with her two old sisters, to the carriage. Good old souls! They have shown their gratitude by asking me to tea next Tuesday.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.