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The Book of Snobs - William Makepeace Thackeray (1848) Summary
Book 223: The Book of Snobs - William Makepeace Thackeray (1848)
Book at a glance: The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray was first published in 1848. This satirical work, originally serialized in Punch magazine, offers an incisive and humorous examination of British society, focusing on the behaviors, hypocrisies, and pretensions of people across all social classes. Thackeray's wry observations introduce the concept of snobbery in a modern sense, detailing individuals who are overly concerned with social status and wealth.
Genre: 19th Century, British Literature, Classic…
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