Project Gutenberg 2011-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 140 Du Maurier, George 1834 1896 Maurier, George Du Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson English Society Produced by Judith Wirawan, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "English Society" by George Du Maurier is a collection of satirical illustrations and commentary on the social dynamics of the English upper class, written during the late 19th century. This work provides a humorous yet insightful look into the customs, behaviors, and quirks of society during this period. Du Maurier, known for his keen perceptions of human nature, captures the essence of Victorian-era social gatherings, relationships, and the often absurd rituals that defined the life of the affluent. The content of the book comprises a series of illustrations accompanied by witty dialogue and captions that depict various social scenes and interactions among the English elite. Each illustration encapsulates the subtleties of class distinctions, social aspirations, and the often humorous misunderstandings that arise within polite society. Characters like the gallant admiral, the fashionable hostess, and various attendees at social gatherings are portrayed with a blend of affection and critique, revealing the contradictions and eccentricities of the time. Overall, "English Society" remains a charming exploration of social manners and mores that continues to resonate with readers seeking a glimpse into a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38111/38111-h/images/i_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor, Pictorial England -- Social life and customs -- Pictorial works England -- Social life and customs -- Illustrations NC Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Art 91983 2025-07-15T11:46:33.199714 text/html 80285 2011-11-23T12:26:06 text/html 11880869 2025-07-15T11:46:37.100691 application/epub+zip 11880416 2025-07-15T11:46:34.300737 application/epub+zip 119100 2025-07-15T11:46:33.716778 application/epub+zip 11916405 2025-07-15T11:46:38.951708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11899656 2025-07-15T11:46:36.507688 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150704 2022-09-17T11:58:21.424148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59842 2025-07-15T11:46:32.566726 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59743 2011-11-23T12:26:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59736 2011-11-23T12:26:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21909 2025-07-15T11:46:39.083675 application/rdf+xml 14877 2025-07-15T11:46:33.785697 image/jpeg 2203 2025-07-15T11:46:33.751705 image/jpeg 23357 2011-11-23T12:26:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 11338935 2011-11-23T12:26:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 23319 2011-11-23T12:26:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 11347623 2025-07-15T11:46:33.458763 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia