Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Age: A Satire is a novel written by Alfred Austin in 1871. The book is a satirical take on the Victorian era and the society of the time. The story is set in a fictional country called ""Babylon"" and follows the lives of the ruling class, who are obsessed with wealth and power. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named ""Gerald"" who is disillusioned with the society he lives in and wants to change it. He becomes involved with a group of rebels who want to overthrow the ruling class and create a more just society. The novel is a critique of the materialism and greed of the Victorian era and the societal norms that allowed it to thrive. The Golden Age: A Satire is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that provides a window into the social and political issues of the time.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.
