‚Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour‘ is a classic comedic novel written by Robert Smith Surtees. The story revolves around the misadventures of Mr. Sponge, a city man with a passion for fox hunting and a lack of knowledge about rural life.
In the novel, Mr. Sponge embarks on a sporting tour of the English countryside, hoping to indulge in his favourite pastime of fox hunting. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters, humorous situations, and mishaps, providing ample entertainment for the readers.
As Mr. Sponge navigates the world of fox hunting, he finds himself out of his depth and often at odds with the locals. His city manners and lack of understanding of rural customs led to humorous misunderstandings and awkward situations.
Throughout the book, Surtees uses satire and wit to poke fun at the world of fox hunting, the landed gentry, and the clash between city and country life.
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