The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
1849
The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
1849
British Literature, Humour, Novels
The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond, published in 1849 by William Makepeace Thackeray, is a satirical novel that follows the life of Samuel Titmarsh, a young clerk in London. After receiving an extravagant diamond pin from his wealthy aunt, Mrs. Hoggarty, Samuel's social aspirations lead him into a series of humorous misadventures among both aristocrats and fellow clerks. The novel critiques social class and ambition in 19th-century Britain, highlighting the absurdities of social climbing and the contrast between humble beginnings and newfound status.
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