The Making of a Prig is a satirical novel that skewers the stuffy conventions and narrow-mindedness of Victorian society. Its protagonist, the young and idealistic hero Aubrey St. Clair, is determined to live a life of virtue and high moral purpose, but finds himself constantly thwarted by the hypocrisy and cynicism of those around him. This book is a hilarious and biting critique of the mores of its time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.