The Pathetic Snobs (1918) - Dolf Wyllarde - Bog

The Pathetic Snobs is a novel written by Dolf Wyllarde and first published in 1918. The story is set in London during the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of social climbers and their attempts to gain acceptance into the upper echelons of society. The main character, Kitty Mallory, is a young woman from a middle-class family who aspires to marry a wealthy man and become a member of high society. She soon becomes involved with a group of aristocrats and their social circle, but soon realizes that their world is not as glamorous as it seems. The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and the shallow nature of the upper classes. Through Kitty's experiences, the reader is given a glimpse into the world of the ""pathetic snobs"" and the lengths they will go to in order to maintain their social status. Overall, The Pathetic Snobs is a satirical commentary on the social hierarchy of early 20th-century London and the people who sought to climb its ranks.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.