The Book of Snobs
Interesting Facts
- The book was first published as a series of articles in Punch magazine, which was a popular format in the 19th century.
- Thackeray used satire to critique various social classes and their pretensions, which was an innovative approach at the time.
- The book consists of a series of essays, each dedicated to a different type of snob, making it structurally unique.
- Thackeray coined the term 'snob' in its modern sense, and the book played a significant role in popularizing this term.
- The author used wit and irony to highlight the hypocrisy and emptiness of claims to superiority, making the book relevant even today.
Date of publication: 1 January 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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