The Slaves Of Society A Comedy In Covers

By Allen Upward

The slaves of society: A comedy in covers offers a sharp and entertaining look at how the upper class clings to appearances while quietly struggling under the weight of its own expectations. With a backdrop of grand drawing rooms and carefully managed conversations, the novel explores how ambition and reputation shape every interaction. A single encounter filled with witty exchanges exposes the empty rituals that dominate polite society, where choices are measured not by personal happiness but by social advantage. The polished surface of banter and civility hides deeper anxieties about status, as discussions of marriage become negotiations of wealth and propriety. The comedy emerges not through broad action but through subtle moments where the absurdity of social customs is laid bare. The book skillfully captures the tension between public image and private desire, highlighting how individuals become prisoners of the very world they seek to master. It is a clever, biting reflection on the artificiality and vanity of high society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371813091
• ISBN13: 9789371813099
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"