Living for Appearances, by the Brothers Mayhew

by Henry Mayhew

Book Overview

Living for Appearances, written by the Brothers Mayhew, is a satirical novel published in 1851. The book, which follows the travails of two brothers who aspire to rise in Victorian society, pokes fun at the social climbers of the era. Although it was not a great commercial success at the time, it is now recognized as an important work of social commentary.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021224782
• ISBN13: 9781021224781
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"