The Potiphar Papers

George William Curtis's 'The Potiphar Papers' presents itself as an astute social satire that delves into the fabric of 19th-century New York upper-class society. With incisive wit and a narrative rich in irony, Curtis dissects the foibles and pretensions of his characters, illuminating their social posturing and moral vacuity. The style of the book is reflective of the Victorian literary traditio...