Sham: A Social Satire is a novel written by Frank G. Tompkins and published in 1920. It is a biting satire of American society during the early 20th century, focusing on the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper class. The story follows the life of a young man named Howard Hill who is born into a wealthy family but struggles to find meaning and purpose in his privileged existence. He becomes disillusioned with the values and lifestyle of his social circle and begins to question the validity of their beliefs and actions. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters who embody different aspects of the social elite, including corrupt businessmen, shallow socialites, and self-righteous reformers. Through Howard's journey, the novel exposes the flaws and contradictions of American society, highlighting the gap between appearance and reality, and the need for genuine human connection and authenticity. Sham: A Social Satire is a thought-provoking and witty commentary on the state of American culture and society in the early 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.