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Breaking Into Society
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781020358081
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A master of wit and satire, George Ade is best known for his sharp observations of the social scene. In this collection of stories, he skewers the foibles and pretensions of the upper classes, delivering blistering critiques of society's most cherished institutions. At once hilarious and thought-provoking, Breaking into Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of American culture.
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