The Idle Born: A Comedy of Manners

By Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor and Reginald De Koven

Book Overview

The Idle Born: A Comedy of Manners is a novel written by H.C. Chatfield-Taylor. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the lives of wealthy families in Chicago. The main character, George Hastings, is a young man from a prominent family who has never had to work for anything in his life. He spends his days socializing and attending parties, but his carefree lifestyle is threatened when his father cuts off his allowance.Desperate for money, George turns to his wealthy friends for help, but they all refuse to lend him any. He then decides to marry a wealthy woman, but his plans are complicated when he falls in love with a woman who is not from his social class. The novel explores themes of class, love, and the consequences of idleness.The Idle Born: A Comedy of Manners is a witty and satirical look at the lives of the wealthy in early 20th century America. Chatfield-Taylor's writing is sharp and humorous, and he paints a vivid picture of the social hierarchy of the time. The characters are well-drawn and complex, and the plot is engaging and entertaining. Overall, The Idle Born: A Comedy of Manners is a delightful read for anyone interested in social satire and the history of the American upper class.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163271535
• ISBN13: 9781163271537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"