The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush

"The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a humorous novel from the 1800s that uses wit to poke fun at society and class differences. Told from the perspective of Charles James Harrington Fitzroy Yellowplush, a former servant, the story provides a unique and mocking view of the social hierarchy. Starting with Yellowplush's childhood and early jobs, including chaotic times with his mother and work for odd employers like Mr. Bago and the showy Mr. Frederic Altamont, readers are drawn in by the funny situations and social observations as Yellowplush deals with the tricky relationships between servants and their masters, as well as the importance people put on fashion and wealth. His story gives readers a peek into the lives of everyone, rich and poor, offering an interesting examination of Victorian society.