A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gains a certain polish.
Henry Howarth Bashford – Augustus Carp, Esq by Himself
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Augustus Carp, Esq. by Himself is a satirical novel written by Henry Howarth Bashford. The book is written in the form of an autobiography and tells the story of Augustus Carp, a man who considers himself to be a really good man. Carp's self-righteousness and delusions of grandeur are the main focus of the novel. Throughout the book, Carp describes his various achievements and accomplishments, all of which are exaggerated or completely fabricated. The novel is a witty critique of Victorian society and the self-importance of its upper class. Despite its humorous tone, the novel also touches on deeper themes such as the nature of truth and the dangers of self-delusion.