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A classic collection of essays which are satires on the fashionable society of the day.

George William Curtis (1824 -1892) was an American writer and public speaker, born in Providence, Rhode Island, of New Englander ancestry. A Republican, he spoke in favor of African-American equality and civil rights. Curtis returned from Europe in 1850, attractive, accomplished,... Read Full Overview

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The Potiphar Papers

The Potiphar Papers is a satirical novel written by George William Curtis. The book is set in New York City during the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young man named Frank Potiphar. The novel is written in the form of a series of letters and diary entries, which... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Potiphar Papers is a novel written by George William Curtis. The story is set in New York City during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Frank Potiphar. Frank is a wealthy, ambitious, and socially ambitious man who is determined to climb the social... Read Full Overview

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