The Freaks of Mayfair by E. F. Benson
"The Freaks of Mayfair" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of the upper middle class in Mayfair, London, showcasing various characters' eccentricities and societal aspirations, primarily through the lens of snobbery. Key figures include Sir Louis Marigold and Lady Mary Marigold, who navigate their snobbery while striving for social acceptance and connection to the aristocracy. The opening of the novelintroduces Sir Louis and Lady Mary Marigold, a couple whose joyful existence is deeply intertwined with social status and aristocratic lineage. They embody the quintessential snobs, relishing their achievements and social connections, particularly those that elevate their standing in Mayfair society. The narrative vividly illustrates their preoccupation with titles and the social hierarchy, setting the tone for the exploration of various other quirky characters in subsequent chapters. In this manner, the beginning establishes a satirical take on class and popularity, preparing readers for the humorous and often absurd developments that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
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| Illustrator | Plank, George, 1882-1965 |
| Title | The Freaks of Mayfair |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The compleat snobs -- Aunt Georgie -- Quack-quack -- The poison of asps -- The sea-green incorruptible -- The eternally uncompromised -- The grizzly kittens -- Climbers: the horizontal -- Climbers: the perpendicular -- The spiritual pastor -- 'Sing for your dinner' -- The praisers of past time. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57006 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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