Abracadabra & other satires

This collection of witty satires and sketches offers a sharp-edged look at the vanities and contradictions of Edwardian society. Galsworthy targets the absurd rituals of the elite and the hypocrisy inherent in modern institutions. Through irony and keen observation, he peels back the layers of social pretense to reveal the human foibles beneath. Each piece acts as a clever commentary on the "magic...