This satirical novel follows the lives of a wealthy family during the early 20th century. Harry Leon Wilson skewers the excesses and follies of the upper classes with his witty prose and incisive social commentary. The novel's themes of greed, ambition, and disillusionment still resonate today, making it a timeless classic of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.