This book is a series of short stories that utilise satire and wit to explore the foibles of humanity, particularly through the lens of class and status. The author constructs various ridiculous scenarios where characters embody, for instance, greedy monarchs and incompetent statesmen, to create entertaining and thought-provoking reflections of societal ills. The book’s overarching message is that we often fail to see our own ridiculousness because we are too busy taking ourselves too seriously. The author succinctly skewers our constant pursuit of wealth and social status through these entertaining and cautionary tales.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a series of short stories that utilise satire and wit to explore the foibles of humanity, particularly through the lens of class and status. The author constructs various ridiculous scenarios where characters embody, for instance, greedy monarchs and incompetent statesmen, to create entertaining and thought-provoking reflections of societal ills. The bookâs overarching message is that we often fail to see our own ridiculousness because we are too busy taking ourselves too seriously. The author succinctly skewers our constant pursuit of wealth and social status through these entertaining and cautionary tales. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243519491_0
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