博客來Experience Victorian London high society in William Makepeace Thackeray’s sharp satire, ＂A Little Dinner at Timmins’s.＂ This engaging novella, a product of its time, offers a glimpse into the social rituals and underlying anxieties of the era. Set against the backdrop of bustling London, the story unfolds around a seemingly simple dinner party.
Thackeray masterfully uses the intimate setting of the Timmins’s residence to expose the pretensions and absurdities of social climbing. Through witty prose and keen observation, he provides a humorous yet insightful commentary on class, status, and the relentless pursuit of acceptance within London’s elite circles. This carefully prepared edition makes this enduring piece of social commentary available to all who appreciate the art of satire and the rich tapestry of Victorian fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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