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The Natural History of the Gent
Paperback
HumorGeneral SociologyBritish History
ISBN13: 9781023476348
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Albert Smith's The Natural History of the Gent offers a sharp and witty satire of 19th-century London society. This incisive social commentary dissects the habits and habitats of a particular social class, the gent, with humor and keen observation.
Published in a time of immense social change, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the urban landscape of London and the rigid social hierarchies that defined it. Smith's writing provides a unique and entertaining lens through which to examine the social life and customs of the era. This historical text, meticulously prepared for print republication, allows readers to step back in time and experience the vibrant, complex world of Victorian England. Explore the nuances of language and social interaction, and gain valuable insights into the sociological forces shaping one of history's most influential cities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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