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Ask Mamma: Or The Richest Commoner In England (1872)

Ask Mamma: Or The Richest Commoner In England (1872)

Surtees, Robert Smith
Leech, John

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436782384
ISBN13: 9781436782388
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ask Mamma: Or The Richest Commoner In England is a novel written by Robert Smith Surtees in 1872. The book is a humorous satire on the upper-class society of Victorian England. The story revolves around the lives of the Tulliver family, who are trying to marry off their daughter, Augusta, to a wealthy suitor. The family is obsessed with social status and is willing to do whatever it takes to secure a good match for their daughter. The novel is filled with witty dialogues, amusing situations, and hilarious characters. The protagonist, Mr. Jorrocks, is a comical figure who is always getting into trouble. The book is a commentary on the materialistic values of the Victorian era and the obsession with social status. It is a light-hearted and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the social customs and values of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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