A very Snobbish Chapter
The chapter is about a man named Charles Pooter who lives with his wife Carrie in the suburbs of London. He works as an accountant and is very proud of his social status, despite being relatively poor. The chapter follows him through various mishaps and embarrassments that he encounters while trying to maintain his dignity and impress others.
By George Grossmith · First published 1892 · Genre: Satire, Autobiography, Comedy · 11,858 words
First lines
"I've got a little list. " -- _The Mikado_.
Captain Hawley Smart, at the Garrick one day, at lunch, gave me a valuable friendly warning.
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A very Snobbish Chapter is listed on Textopian as a novel by George Grossmith, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Grossmith
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Autobiography, Comedy, Social Commentary, Epistolary
- Length: 11,858 words
- Structure: 1 section, 269 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique social norms and behaviors, particularly those related to social status and snobbery.
- Autobiography — The narrative is presented as a personal account of the author's experiences and interactions with notable figures.
- Comedy — The writing style and anecdotes are intended to amuse and entertain, often highlighting the absurdity of social pretensions.
- Social Commentary — The work reflects on societal structures and the nature of social interactions, offering insights into the author's views on society.
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satire · humor · social commentary · Victorian era · class distinction · aristocracy · snobbery · character study · British literature · comedy · irony · cultural critique