Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 3. by Samuel Warren
"Ten Thousand a-Year" by Samuel Warren is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of finance, politics, and social class in Victorian England. The story centers around Tittlebat Titmouse, a man whose sudden wealth thrusts him into the tumultuous world of electioneering and genteel society, revealing the absurdities and corruptions of the political landscape. As he navigates the chaotic election campaign, readers are introduced to an ensemble ofcolorful characters that embody both the folly and ambition of the time. At the start of the novel, the setting shifts to Yatton, where an unprecedented political contest unfolds between the aristocratic Mr. Delamere and the self-made candidate, Mr. Titmouse. The opening chapter vividly describes the frenzied atmosphere of the election, marked by vibrant placards and enthusiastic crowds. Amidst the clamor, Mr. Titmouse grapples with his newfound status as he prepares to deliver a speech at the hustings—a moment fraught with tension as he contends with both the expectations of his supporters and the machinations of opposing election strategists. The narrative sets the stage for a cunning battle of wits between the two main candidates, as they strive not only for votes but also for the validation of their social positions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warren, Samuel, 1807-1877 |
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| Title | Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 3. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Thousand_a-Year |
| Credits | Produced by Matthias Grammel, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41247 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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