The Ragiad, Vol. 1 of 2: A Poetical Discourse on Rags; With Occasional Flashes at Men and Things (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Mitchell

9780484751421: The Ragiad, Vol. 1 of 2: A Poetical Discourse on Rags; With Occasional Flashes at Men and Things (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484751425 ISBN 13: 9780484751421

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Unmasking the play of dress and status in vivid verse.

This poetical work surveys fashion, folly, and social climbing through sharp, satirical verse about rags, wealth, and identity.

In striking scenes and biting couplets, the book follows a range of characters as they chase appearance, status, and public notice. It sets their stories against a bustling city street and the guitars of vanity, revealing how clothes, manners, and money shape perception.

Vivid scenes that blend social commentary with lyrical storytelling
Sharp observations on fashion, ambition, and the price of prestige
Characters who confront vanity, greed, and the pull of public approval
Accessible verse that travels from fashionable display to the costs behind the gloss

Ideal for readers who enjoy satirical poetry, social satire, and historical verse that keenly observes human foibles without losing the music of language.

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