Mrs. Perkins's Ball

Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a short story by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847. The story is set in early 19th century England and follows the preparations and events of a ball hosted by Mrs. Perkins, a middle-class widow. The ball is attended by a variety of characters from different social classes, including aristocrats, clerks, and tradespeople. Thackeray's witty and satirical narrative explores the social dynamics and class tensions that arise during the ball, as well as the characters' personal struggles and desires. The story is a humorous and insightful commentary on the society of the time, and a reflection of Thackeray's own experiences and observations as a writer and social critic.The gray morning was in Pocklington Square as she drove away in her fly. So did the other people go away. How green and sallow some of the girls looked, and how awfully clear Mrs. Colonel Bludyer's rouge was! Lady Jane Ranville's great coach had roared away down the streets long before. Fred Minchin pattered off in his clogs: it was I who covered up Miss Meggot, and conducted her, with her two old sisters, to the carriage. Good old souls! They have shown their gratitude by asking me to tea next Tuesday.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.