Keeping Up Appearances: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor is a novel written by Timothy Shay Arthur and originally published in 1847. The story revolves around the lives of two families, one wealthy and the other poor, and their struggles to maintain their social status and appearances in society.The wealthy family, the Hamiltons, are portrayed as being obsessed with their social status and the image they present to the world. They go to great lengths to keep up appearances, even if it means living beyond their means and sacrificing their own happiness.On the other hand, the poor family, the Smiths, are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their family. They are forced to make difficult decisions and sacrifices in order to survive, which often puts them at odds with the Hamiltons.As the story unfolds, the two families become intertwined in unexpected ways, revealing the true nature of their characters and the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of social class, wealth, and the importance of honesty and integrity in the face of societal pressures.Overall, Keeping Up Appearances: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of social dynamics and the human condition.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.