Money-Bags And Titles
A Hit At The Follies Of The Age (1850)
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Money-Bags and Titles: A Hit at the Follies of the Age is a satirical novel written by French author Jules Sandeau and published in 1850. The book takes aim at the societal obsession with wealth and titles during the mid-19th century in France. The story follows the lives of two main characters, the wealthy and titled Baron de la Roche and the middle-class Monsieur Dupont. Through their interactions, the novel explores the themes of social climbing, greed, and the corrupting influence of money and power. The Baron, who is obsessed with his title and status, is constantly scheming to maintain h...
Money-Bags and Titles: A Hit at the Follies of the Age is a satirical novel written by French author Jules Sandeau and published in 1850. The book takes aim at the societal obsession with wealth and titles during the mid-19th century in France. The story follows the lives of two main characters, the wealthy and titled Baron de la Roche and the middle-class Monsieur Dupont. Through their interactions, the novel explores the themes of social climbing, greed, and the corrupting influence of money and power. The Baron, who is obsessed with his title and status, is constantly scheming to maintain his position in society. Meanwhile, Monsieur Dupont, who is envious of the Baron's wealth and status, is determined to climb the social ladder at any cost. As the story unfolds, both characters become embroiled in a web of deceit, lies, and scandal. The novel ultimately serves as a critique of the superficiality and moral decay of French society during the 19th century. Overall, Money-Bags and Titles: A Hit at the Follies of the Age is a witty and insightful commentary on the societal values of the time, and a timeless reminder of the dangers of greed and corruption.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.
