The Early Writings of George Lippard, 1842-43
Spirit of the Times
The Citizen Soldier
[G] Social Satires
Because the first two of these satires featured Flib, they are here attributed to Lippard; their general resemblance to one another, and to the accounts Lippard wrote of the “Boz” ball, also recommend them as most likely his writings. They bespoke amusement at the vapid pretensions of young Philadelphians aspiring to social notice, a keen ear for ninnyish prattle, and close observation of minor class distinctions in their moment of social production—all characteristically Lippardian.