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Society’s absurdities and contradictions are laid bare in this sharp collection of satirical sketches and observations. Galsworthy uses his keen wit to mock the pretensions of the upper classes and the hypocrisy of modern institutions. Each piece acts as a mirror, reflecting the follies and vanities of a world obsessed with status and appearance. Through humor and irony, the narrative challenges readers to question the "magic spells" that hold social structures together.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length6 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ABRACADABRA
12GROTESQUES Κυνηδόν
2THE VOICE OF——!
13I
3A SIMPLE TALE
14II
4ULTIMA THULE
15III
5STUDIES OF EXTRAVAGANCE
16IV
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6FOR LOVE OF BEASTS
17V
7§ 1.
18VI
8§ 2.
19VII
9§ 3.
20VIII
10§ 4.
21IX
11REVERIE OF A SPORTSMAN
22IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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