The Man of the World, Or, Vanities of the Day

By John Leech and Stephen Watson Fullom

Book Overview

The Man of the World: Or Vanities of the Day is a book written by Stephen Watson Fullom and first published in 1857. The book is a satirical novel that explores the societal norms and values of the Victorian era. Fullom uses humor and irony to criticize the superficiality, materialism, and hypocrisy of the upper classes of society. The protagonist of the novel is a wealthy and fashionable young man named Frank Delm�����, who is obsessed with his appearance and reputation. He spends his days attending parties, gambling, and pursuing romantic conquests. However, as the story progresses, Frank begins to realize the emptiness of his lifestyle and the shallow values of the people around him. Throughout the book, Fullom also satirizes various aspects of Victorian society, including the obsession with fashion and material possessions, the hypocrisy of religious institutions, and the double standards of gender roles. Despite its critical tone, The Man of the World is also a humorous and entertaining read, with witty dialogue and colorful characters. Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural norms of the Victorian era, as well as a timeless commentary on the dangers of living a superficial and materialistic life.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437331262
• ISBN13: 9781437331264
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"