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Title: The Fatal Boots

Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger

Summary: "The Fatal Boots" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the misadventures of its main character, Bob Stubbs, who faces a series of unfortunate events largely attributed to his unfortunate obsession with obtaining a pair of fashionable boots. As Stubbs navigates through his trials, his experiences reflect themes of social class, ambition, and the often absurd nature of societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bob Stubbs, whose life is marked by persistent misfortune, beginning with the circumstances of his birth. He recounts his early years, detailing his childhood experiences including his attempts to navigate school and his peculiar financial dealings with classmates. This opening portion humorously sets the stage for Bob’s character—a somewhat unscrupulous yet endearing young man who aspires to be a gentleman despite his lack of wealth and standing. The narrative plays with the irony of his aspirations against the backdrop of his comically exaggerated misadventures, highlighting the folly and struggles of pursuing one's desires in a rigidly stratified society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

EBook No.: 2844

Published: Mar 27, 2006

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Family life -- Fiction

Subject: Early memories -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Fatal Boots

Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger

Summary: "The Fatal Boots" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the misadventures of its main character, Bob Stubbs, who faces a series of unfortunate events largely attributed to his unfortunate obsession with obtaining a pair of fashionable boots. As Stubbs navigates through his trials, his experiences reflect themes of social class, ambition, and the often absurd nature of societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bob Stubbs, whose life is marked by persistent misfortune, beginning with the circumstances of his birth. He recounts his early years, detailing his childhood experiences including his attempts to navigate school and his peculiar financial dealings with classmates. This opening portion humorously sets the stage for Bob’s character—a somewhat unscrupulous yet endearing young man who aspires to be a gentleman despite his lack of wealth and standing. The narrative plays with the irony of his aspirations against the backdrop of his comically exaggerated misadventures, highlighting the folly and struggles of pursuing one's desires in a rigidly stratified society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

EBook No.: 2844

Published: Mar 27, 2006

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Family life -- Fiction

Subject: Early memories -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.