
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich
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The novel follows the interconnected lives of several wealthy individuals in an unnamed American city. There's the charming but hapless Rollo Podsnap, the endlessly scheming Mrs. Peppitt, the eternally youthful and flighty Miss Twinkle, and the eccentric millionaire, Mr. Bultitude, along with a host of other colorful characters. These individuals, caught in a whirlwind of society parties, lavish dinners, and extravagant vacations, find themselves entangled in various predicaments and romantic entanglements. As the novel progresses, Leacock pokes fun at the absurdity of their lives while also revealing the underlying loneliness and longing for genuine connection that exist beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect existence. Through his engaging narratives, Leacock exposes the complexities of human nature, the illusion of happiness in material wealth, and the universal search for meaning and connection in a world of privilege.Book Details
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Stephen Leacock
Canada
Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humourist in the world. H...
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