The Vulgarians is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett in 1903. The story revolves around the characters of a wealthy American family, the Vanes, who are forced to confront their own vulgarity and lack of culture when they travel to Europe. The Vanes are portrayed as nouveau riche, with their wealth coming from industry and business rather than aristocratic lineage. Their lack of refinement and cultural knowledge is highlighted in contrast to the sophisticated...