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Bath Characters: Or Sketches From Life (1808)

Bath Characters: Or Sketches From Life (1808)

Pallet, Peter Paul
Goosequill, Timothy

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ISBN10: 1436785979
ISBN13: 9781436785976
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bath Characters: Or Sketches From Life is a book written by Peter Paul Pallet and originally published in 1808. The book is a collection of short stories that portray the various characters that inhabit the city of Bath, England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through vivid and humorous descriptions, Pallet brings to life the eccentricities and quirks of the people who visit or live in Bath. The book covers a wide range of characters, including wealthy aristocrats, social climbers, aspiring actors, and even street vendors. Pallet's writing style is witty and satirical, and he often pokes fun at the pretensions and affectations of the upper classes. At the same time, he also shows sympathy for the struggles of the lower classes and their efforts to make a living in a rapidly changing society. Overall, Bath Characters: Or Sketches From Life is a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of Bath during a pivotal moment in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Bath, as well as for fans of satirical literature.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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