The Vulgarians (1903)

By Edgar Fawcett

Book Overview

The Vulgarians is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett in 1903. The story revolves around the characters of a wealthy American family, the Vanes, who are forced to confront their own vulgarity and lack of culture when they travel to Europe. The Vanes are portrayed as nouveau riche, with their wealth coming from industry and business rather than aristocratic lineage. Their lack of refinement and cultural knowledge is highlighted in contrast to the sophisticated European aristocracy they encounter on their travels. The novel explores themes of social class, cultural identity, and the clash between old and new money. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the struggles of individuals to find their place in the world. The Vulgarians is a satirical and humorous novel that provides a commentary on the changing social landscape of America in the early 20th century.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: 1104407582
• ISBN13: 9781104407582
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"