Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

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 ...