The Vulgarians (1903)

The Vulgarians is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett and published in 1903. The story is set in a fictional European country called Vulgaria, which is known for its corrupt government, aristocracy, and society. The protagonist, a young American named Jack Waring, travels to Vulgaria to visit his friend, Prince Boris, who is the heir to the throne. Jack is initially impressed by the country's grandeur and beauty, but soon discovers the dark underbelly of Vulgarian society. He witnesses the cruelty of the aristocracy towards the common people, the corruption of the government officials, and the moral decay of the upper classes. Jack falls in love with a young woman named Olga, who is also disillusioned with the Vulgarian society. Together, they join a group of rebels who are fighting for social justice and political reform. The novel explores themes of political corruption, social inequality, and the struggle for justice and freedom. It is a poignant commentary on the state of European society at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.