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The Young Visiters Or Mr. Salteena's Plan (1919)

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The Young Visiters Or Mr. Salteena�������s Plan is a novel written by Daisy Ashford in 1919. The book is a satirical and humorous story about a young girl named Ethel Monticue who visits the estate of a wealthy family. The story is narrated by Ethel, who is just nine years old and has a unique way of spelling and writing. The main character, Mr. Salteena, is a middle-aged man who dreams of becoming a gentleman. He believes that by befriending Ethel, he can improve his social status. However, his attempts to impress the family with his manners and etiquette often backfire, leading to comical situations.The book is a parody of the upper-class society of the time, with exaggerated characters and situations. Despite its humorous tone, the book also explores themes of class, social status, and the desire for acceptance.The Young Visiters Or Mr. Salteena�������s Plan has become a classic of English literature and is celebrated for its unique style and witty humor. The book has been adapted into several stage productions and films over the years, cementing its place in popular culture.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781168990747
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 94
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 313 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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The Young Visiters Or Mr. Salteena�������s Plan is a novel written by Daisy Ashford in 1919. The book is a satirical and humorous story about a young girl named Ethel Monticue who visits the estate of a wealthy family. The story is narrated by Ethel, who is just nine years old and has a unique way of spelling and writing. The main character, Mr. Salteena, is a middle-aged man who dreams of becoming a gentleman. He believes that by befriending Ethel, he can improve his social status. However, his attempts to impress the family with his manners and etiquette often backfire, leading to comical situations.The book is a parody of the upper-class society of the time, with exaggerated characters and situations. Despite its humorous tone, the book also explores themes of class, social status, and the desire for acceptance.The Young Visiters Or Mr. Salteena�������s Plan has become a classic of English literature and is celebrated for its unique style and witty humor. The book has been adapted into several stage productions and films over the years, cementing its place in popular culture.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.

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