The Pleasure of Your Company in Late-Victorian Clubland

An essay is presented on the subject of male social clubs in England during the Victorian Era. The author discusses the social and geopolitical factors contributing to a sense of unease among Britain\u27s upper class, citing the women\u27s liberation movement and the nation building activities of America as examples. Examining the role of London, England\u27s clubland culture, the author addresses the socioeconomic status of club members and the role the clubs play in late-Victorian literature