Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Surtees, Robert Smith (1805–1864).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour" by Robert Smith Surtees is a humorous novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the comically ambiguous character of Mr. Sponge, a man navigating the world of hunting and high society with dubious motives, particularly in his pursuits of fortune. Through the lens of Mr. Sponge's absurdities and the sporting culture of his time, the book offers an entertaining critique of social pretensions and the sporting class. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Soapey Sponge as he strolls along Oxford Street, characterized by an air of self-importance and a keen interest in horses and the equestrian lifestyle. As he wanders through the bustling streets of London, it becomes evident that his existence is largely devoted to horse trading and fortune-hunting, though he is not very successful in either. In an amusingly self-aware tone, the author sets the stage for Sponge's adventures and misadventures in the sporting world, complete with a motley cast of characters that will likely accompany him as the tale unfolds. The narrative suggests that Sponge's ambitions will lead him into both absurd and enlightening situations as he engages with fellow enthusiasts and seekers of wealth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour
- Author credits: Surtees, Robert Smith (1805–1864)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Fiction
- Fox hunting -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Hunting stories
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- Animals-Wild-Trapping
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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