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100 1 _aUpward, Allen,
_d1863-1926
245 1 4 _aThe Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-11
508 _aD 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1900
653 _aSatire
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/slavessocietyac00upwagoog/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67606
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