Flametti, or On the Dandyism of the Poor by Hugo Ball is a novel that chronicles the rise and fall of Max Flametti, a star in the Zurich cabaret scene. The novel vividly portrays the colorful world of cabaret, with its performers, celebrities, prostitutes, and police. Ball's writing is fresh, witty, and highly descriptive, allowing the reader to deeply understand his characters. Flametti is a complex and fascinating character, and the novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of cabaret or early 20th-century Zurich.