02398cam a22003133u 4500 60276 UtSlPG 20260610134405.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barry, Iris, 1895-1969 Splashing Into Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-09-11 Produced by Tim Lindell, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Splashing Into Society" by Iris Barry is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Harold Withersq, a somewhat hapless young man of modest means, and his aspiration to ascend the social ladder after inheriting a fortune from his dead uncle. The book captures their whimsical adventures and misadventures as they seek acceptance in high society, with Harold's love interest, Selia, playing a crucial role in their social escapades. The opening of the novel introduces Harold Withersq as he arrives at Selia’s home to share the news of his newfound wealth. Selia, who has a knack for captivating piano performances, is intrigued by Harold's proposition to dive into society. Their dynamic showcases a blend of ambition and naïveté, as they quickly decide to venture into a world that seems glamorous yet perplexing. The dialogue is peppered with playful language and errors, emphasizing their innocence as they embark on their first adventure to a social party, where they navigate the complexities of high-class gatherings, encounter eccentric characters, and entertain aspirations of wealth and status. The tone sets the stage for a lighthearted exploration of social aspirations and the absurdities that accompany them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 20th century Social satire, English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60276 101102 101102