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portada The History Of Samuel Titmarsh And The Great Hoggarty Diamond
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
118
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.6 x 14.0 x 0.7 cm
ISBN13
9789375552482

The History Of Samuel Titmarsh And The Great Hoggarty Diamond

Thackeray, William Makepeace (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

The History Of Samuel Titmarsh And The Great Hoggarty Diamond - Thackeray, William Makepeace

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Synopsis "The History Of Samuel Titmarsh And The Great Hoggarty Diamond"

The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty Diamond follows the unexpected rise of a modest office worker whose life changes after receiving an extravagant ornament from a wealthy relative. Hoping it will bring fortune and independence, the recipient imagines new possibilities as the gift seems to promise access to higher social circles. Instead of money, however, the present turns out to be a large and overly ornate piece of jewelry that draws attention wherever it appears. As the young worker returns to the city, the ornament becomes the source of praise, envy, and confusion. The object exposes the contrast between everyday struggles and the superficial standards of the elite, revealing how quickly people are judged based on appearances. Invitations, opportunities, and misunderstandings follow as the ornament becomes a symbol of status that complicates personal ambitions. Through humorous encounters and shifting expectations, the narrative explores how aspiration and vanity influence choices, showing that material symbols rarely lead to genuine happiness.

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