Lost Leaders Essay 16 - Club Bores

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which the various irritations and peculiarities of club members—ranging from quarrelsome diners and incessant coughers to loud conversationalists—are observed with a delicate blend of amusement and gentle censure, reflecting the social quirks of English club life. The essay muses on the nature of these “club-bores” and even entertains fanciful remedies, all the while acknowledging the enduring charm and tolerable endurance of such communal gatherings.

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