02564cam a22003373u 4500 67606 UtSlPG 20260610134548.0 m cr n 260607r20221900utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00006839 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Upward, Allen, 1863-1926 The Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-03-11 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, Access Services at Purdue University Library, West Lafayette, Indiana, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers" by Allen Upward is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the intricacies of social class and personal relationships in British society, particularly focusing on the lives of the upper class. Central to the story are the marchioness and her daughter, Lady Victoria, as they navigate societal expectations and romantic entanglements, specifically involving the music-hall singer Belle Yorke and the wealthy Mr. Hammond. The opening of the story introduces a scene in the lavish drawing-room of the marchioness, where she engages in witty banter with Mr. Despencer about the burdens of social status. They discuss the suitability of potential marriage prospects for Lady Victoria, weighing a wealthy brewery heir against the dubious reputation of Belle Yorke, a rising star in the music hall. Through this dialogue, hints of hidden relationships and societal pressures arise, establishing the foundation for the comedic elements that unfold as the characters interact with each other and the societal norms they each grapple with. The introduction sets a satirical tone that explores themes of ambition, reputation, and the farcical nature of social customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1900 Satire England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/slavessocietyac00upwagoog/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67606 108428 108428