The Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic) 1867-1940 creator Plank, George 1882-1965 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Freaks of Mayfair" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of the upper middle class in Mayfair, London, showcasing various characters' eccentricities and societal aspirations, primarily through the lens of snobbery. Key figures include Sir Louis Marigold and Lady Mary Marigold, who navigate their snobbery while striving for social acceptance and connection to the aristocracy. The opening of the novel introduces Sir Louis and Lady Mary Marigold, a couple whose joyful existence is deeply intertwined with social status and aristocratic lineage. They embody the quintessential snobs, relishing their achievements and social connections, particularly those that elevate their standing in Mayfair society. The narrative vividly illustrates their preoccupation with titles and the social hierarchy, setting the tone for the exploration of various other quirky characters in subsequent chapters. In this manner, the beginning establishes a satirical take on class and popularity, preparing readers for the humorous and often absurd developments that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The compleat snobs -- Aunt Georgie -- Quack-quack -- The poison of asps -- The sea-green incorruptible -- The eternally uncompromised -- The grizzly kittens -- Climbers: the horizontal -- Climbers: the perpendicular -- The spiritual pastor -- 'Sing for your dinner' -- The praisers of past time. Release date is 2018-04-20 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English Short stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57006 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57006 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134320.0 57006