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100 1 _aSurtees, Robert Smith,
_d1805-1864
245 1 1 _a"Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-02-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner In England" by Robert Smith Surtees is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Billy Pringle, who aspires to be seen as a gentleman, despite his humble origins as part of a trading family. As he navigates social situations filled with humor and satire, themes of ambition, social class, and identity emerge. The opening of the novel introduces us to Billy Pringle, fondly referred to as "Fine Billy," who is characterized by his attempts to embody gentility despite his humble background. The narrative provides a glimpse into his interactions with various members of his family, revealing their dynamics and his desire to fit into a more affluent social circle. We also meet Miss Willing, a lady's maid with aspirations of her own, who captures Billy's attention during a coach journey. Their budding acquaintance sets the stage for the humorous and often absurd twists of social class and romance that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aFox hunting -- Fiction
700 1 _aLeech, John,
_d1817-1864
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44822
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