Absenteeism: Or The Ladies Soiree At Brandiport: With A Full And Particular Account Of The Proceedings (1849) is a book written by A Lover Of Home. The book is a satirical account of a ladies' social event that takes place in the fictional town of Brandiport. The author uses the event as a platform to comment on the social norms and customs of the time, particularly the issue of absenteeism - the act of being absent from one's duties or responsibilities. The book provides a detailed description of the proceedings of the soiree, including the guests, the food, the music, and the conversations. The author uses humor and irony to criticize the behavior of the guests, who are more concerned with socializing and gossiping than with their obligations to their families and communities. The book also touches on themes such as gender roles, class differences, and the importance of home and family. Overall, Absenteeism is a witty and insightful commentary on the social mores of mid-19th century America.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.