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Ask Mamma"; Or, The Richest Commoner in England

1858

Robert Smith Surtees

Ask Mamma"; Or, The Richest Commoner in England

Ask Mamma"; Or, The Richest Commoner in England

Robert Smith Surtees

1858

British Literature, Humour, Novels, Romance

Published in 1858, 'Ask Mamma; Or, The Richest Commoner in England' by Robert Smith Surtees is a Victorian novel that humorously explores social class and ambition through the life of Billy Pringle. Born into a humble trading family, Billy aspires to be a gentleman, navigating the complexities of country society and romance, particularly with the seamstress Miss Emma Willing. The narrative is rich with satire and colorful characters, offering a vivid portrayal of 19th-century English social life, particularly in the context of fox hunting and the aspirations of the newly affluent.

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A novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Billy Pringle, who aspires to be seen as a gentleman,...

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