Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers is a fascinating satirical prose work written by the famous British writer Allen Upward. The book tells the story of the main character, who finds himself caught in a web of social conventions and expectations. The author successfully combines a deep philosophical subtext with elements of humor, which makes this literary work interesting for a wide range of readers. "Slaves of society" is not only a book, but also an awakening to thinking about one's own place in society and the possibility of self-expression in the conditions of generally accepted stereotypes.