Publisher's Synopsis
Hall Marked A Satiric Trifle is a short satirical work by the renowned English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a wealthy woman named Lady Cicely Waynflete, who is obsessed with acquiring the latest fashionable items and impressing her social circle. When Lady Cicely purchases a new hallmarked silver teapot, she becomes convinced that it is the latest must-have item and shows it off at every opportunity. However, her obsession with the teapot leads to a series of comical and absurd situations, as she tries to outdo her friends and rivals in the pursuit of social status.Through his witty and incisive satire, Galsworthy exposes the shallow and materialistic nature of high society and highlights the absurdity of their obsession with status symbols. The book is a biting commentary on the culture of consumerism and social climbing that was prevalent in the early 20th century, and it remains a relevant and entertaining read today.THE SQUIRE. [Taking EDWARD by the collar, and holding his own nose] Jove! Clever if he can smell anything but himself. Phew! She ought to have the Victoria Cross for goin' in that pond.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.
