A witty, character-driven collection of social sketches that gleefully lampoons British manners.
This book gathers short, scene‑driven moments of family life, party planning, and courtship mischief. The tone is light and observant, with humor built from conversations, shy gambits, and small social victories and slips. Each vignette invites readers into rooms full of dialogue, misread signals, and the quiet rhythms of everyday life.
- Meet a cast of neighbors, relatives, and friends as they navigate gatherings, chores, and everyday plans.
- Enjoy sharp, affectionate humor that rests on dialogue, character quirks, and social etiquette.
- Experience brisk, episodic storytelling that moves with wit and warm irony.
- Revel in a portrait of moments that feel familiar, funny, and gently revealing.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic, humor‑driven slice‑of‑life stories with clear, relatable moments.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book comprises a collection of humorous short stories that explore the lives of ordinary people in London in the late Victorian era. The stories display the trials and tribulations of their middle-class existences and often revolve around misunderstandings, social blunders, and the humorous consequences of everyday life. The author, a master of satire, deftly illustrates the quirks and foibles of human nature through these short stories, providing insights into the social customs and values of the time. Each story offers a unique perspective on the human condition, capturing the essence of everyday life and the complexities of human nature in a lighthearted and entertaining manner. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332731565_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332731565
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332731565
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar