Mrs Albert Grundy-Observations in Philistia

In "Mrs Albert Grundy'ÄîObservations in Philistia," Harold Frederic presents a keenly satirical exploration of late 19th-century American society, deftly intertwining themes of class, morality, and the concept of Philistinism. The narrative unfolds through the lens of Mrs. Grundy, a fictional character emblematic of the social mores and pretensions that typified the era. Frederic employs a vibrant...