The Lorgnette, 1886 (1886)

by John Kendrick Bangs and S. W. Van Schaick

Book Overview

The Lorgnette is a satirical novel written by John Kendrick Bangs and first published in 1886. The story is set in New York City and follows the lives of the elite socialites who attend the fashionable parties and events of high society. The title of the book refers to a pair of opera glasses that the main character, Mrs. Billy Van Rensselaer, uses to observe and gossip about her fellow party-goers.The novel is a humorous commentary on the shallow and materialistic nature of the upper class, as well as their obsession with social status and appearances. The characters are often portrayed as ridiculous and vain, and their conversations are filled with witty banter and clever wordplay.Throughout the book, Mrs. Van Rensselaer navigates the complicated social hierarchy of New York society, while also dealing with her own personal dramas and romantic entanglements. The novel is a lighthearted and entertaining look at the excesses and absurdities of the Gilded Age, and remains a classic example of American satire.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: 1120900018
• ISBN13: 9781120900012
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"