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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

A Cockney Grocer Takes Up Fox-Hunting

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

A Cockney grocer with money and no seat rides to hounds across three counties, and every field he crosses belongs to somebody who wishes he would not. Surtees hunted all his life and wrote about it without a trace of reverence; Jorrocks was popular enough that Dickens's publishers asked for something similar, and got The Pickwick Papers. ... Read more

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A Cockney grocer with money and no seat rides to hounds across three counties, and every field he crosses belongs to somebody who wishes he would not. Surtees hunted all his life and wrote about it without a trace of reverence; Jorrocks was popular enough that Dickens's publishers asked for something similar, and got The Pickwick Papers.
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Ask Mamma

or, The Richest Commoner in England

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

A young man with an unearned reputation as a rider tries to keep it up across a hunting season, pursued by a mother with daughters. Surtees had a magistrate's eye for social pretense and a master of hounds' contempt for bad horsemanship, and uses both. ... Read more

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A young man with an unearned reputation as a rider tries to keep it up across a hunting season, pursued by a mother with daughters. Surtees had a magistrate's eye for social pretense and a master of hounds' contempt for bad horsemanship, and uses both.
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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

The novel is set in the world of English fox hunting and offers a satirical look at the sporting pursuits, social customs, and eccentric characters of the time. Jorrocks, with his colorful language and boisterous personality, serves as a humorous guide through various misadventures, hunts, and social gatherings.Surtees' work is celebrated for its wit, vivid characters, and lively depiction of ... Read more

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The novel is set in the world of English fox hunting and offers a satirical look at the sporting pursuits, social customs, and eccentric characters of the time. Jorrocks, with his colorful language and boisterous personality, serves as a humorous guide through various misadventures, hunts, and social gatherings.Surtees' work is celebrated for its wit, vivid characters, and lively depiction of
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," the protagonist, Mr. Sponge, embarks on a sporting journey through the English countryside, encountering various characters and engaging in a series of adventures related to hunting, horse racing, and other rural pursuits. The novel satirizes the eccentricities and foibles of the English upper class and rural society of the time.Robert Smith Surtees' writing style ... Read more

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," the protagonist, Mr. Sponge, embarks on a sporting journey through the English countryside, encountering various characters and engaging in a series of adventures related to hunting, horse racing, and other rural pursuits. The novel satirizes the eccentricities and foibles of the English upper class and rural society of the time.Robert Smith Surtees' writing style
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"Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

The story centers around a wealthy and influential commoner, who, despite his affluence, remains deeply rooted in the everyday concerns of common life. The title character, known as "Ask Mamma," is a man of substantial means but is portrayed with a blend of wit and satire.As the narrative unfolds, the plot explores the social dynamics and eccentricities of the time. It delves into the humorous ... Read more

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The story centers around a wealthy and influential commoner, who, despite his affluence, remains deeply rooted in the everyday concerns of common life. The title character, known as "Ask Mamma," is a man of substantial means but is portrayed with a blend of wit and satire.As the narrative unfolds, the plot explores the social dynamics and eccentricities of the time. It delves into the humorous
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"Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England

Enriched edition. Eccentric Characters and Satirical Wit in Rural England

by Robert Smith Surtees, Dean Dawson ...

"Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England" is a notable work by Robert Smith Surtees that deftly combines humor, social observation, and vivid characterizations within the framework of Victorian society. This novel articulates the story of a wealthy commoner, intertwining satire with the era's class dynamics, and is significant in its exploration of the rich tapestry of English social life. ... Read more

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"Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England" is a notable work by Robert Smith Surtees that deftly combines humor, social observation, and vivid characterizations within the framework of Victorian society. This novel articulates the story of a wealthy commoner, intertwining satire with the era's class dynamics, and is significant in its exploration of the rich tapestry of English social life.
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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

Enriched edition. An Eccentric Grocer's Humorous Adventures in 19th-Century England

by Robert Smith Surtees, Dean Dawson ...

In "Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities," Robert Smith Surtees presents a delightful satire of 19th-century English country life, centered around the exuberant character of Mr. Jorrocks, a commercial traveler with an insatiable passion for hunting and socializing. The narrative intertwines rich humor, vivid descriptions, and a wealth of observational wit, encapsulating the quirks of various social ... Read more

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In "Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities," Robert Smith Surtees presents a delightful satire of 19th-century English country life, centered around the exuberant character of Mr. Jorrocks, a commercial traveler with an insatiable passion for hunting and socializing. The narrative intertwines rich humor, vivid descriptions, and a wealth of observational wit, encapsulating the quirks of various social
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

A Witty Chronicle of Country Pursuits and Social Satire

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," Robert Smith Surtees masterfully intertwines the comedic and critical exploration of Victorian society'Äôs upper echelons through the misadventures of the protagonist, Mr. Sponge. The novel is renowned for its vivid characterizations and sharp wit, encapsulating the anthropological detail of the social milieu of the hunting gentry. Surtees employs a colloquial yet ... Read more

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," Robert Smith Surtees masterfully intertwines the comedic and critical exploration of Victorian society'Äôs upper echelons through the misadventures of the protagonist, Mr. Sponge. The novel is renowned for its vivid characterizations and sharp wit, encapsulating the anthropological detail of the social milieu of the hunting gentry. Surtees employs a colloquial yet
... Read more
Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Victorian Fox-Hunting Satire of Country-House Schemes, Rural Gentry Manners, and Sporting Life

by Robert Smith Surtees, Tessa Dunleigh ...

Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour is a richly comic panorama of mid-Victorian hunting society, following the opportunistic Mr. Sponge as he moves from one country-house invitation to another in pursuit of sport, comfort, and social advantage. Published in 1853, the novel combines picaresque structure, satirical dialogue, and sporting detail with the exuberant caricature later enhanced by John Leech's ... Read more

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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour is a richly comic panorama of mid-Victorian hunting society, following the opportunistic Mr. Sponge as he moves from one country-house invitation to another in pursuit of sport, comfort, and social advantage. Published in 1853, the novel combines picaresque structure, satirical dialogue, and sporting detail with the exuberant caricature later enhanced by John Leech's
... Read more
Jorrocks' Jaunts And Jollities

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities is a mid-19th-century British humorous novel that satirizes fox hunting culture and the eccentricities of sporting life in England. It is significant as a classic work of Victorian comic fiction, blending energetic storytelling with sharp social observation of class, leisure, and rural traditions. The novel follows the lively and outspoken Mr Jorrocks, a London ... Read more

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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities is a mid-19th-century British humorous novel that satirizes fox hunting culture and the eccentricities of sporting life in England. It is significant as a classic work of Victorian comic fiction, blending energetic storytelling with sharp social observation of class, leisure, and rural traditions. The novel follows the lively and outspoken Mr Jorrocks, a London
... Read more
Ask Momma

The Richest Commoner In England

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

Ask Momma : or The Richest Commoner In EnglandNow Mrs. Pringle had always had a very laudable admiration of fox-hunters. She thought the best introduction for a young man of fortune was at the cover side, and though Jerry Pringle (who looked upon them as synonymous) had always denounced "gamblin' and huntin'" as the two greatest vices of the day, she could never come in to that opinion, as far as ... Read more

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Ask Momma : or The Richest Commoner In EnglandNow Mrs. Pringle had always had a very laudable admiration of fox-hunters. She thought the best introduction for a young man of fortune was at the cover side, and though Jerry Pringle (who looked upon them as synonymous) had always denounced "gamblin' and huntin'" as the two greatest vices of the day, she could never come in to that opinion, as far as
... Read more
Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by the English editor, novelist and sporting writer, Robert Smith Surtees.He widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family. ... Read more

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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by the English editor, novelist and sporting writer, Robert Smith Surtees.He widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family.
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