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Title:
The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous.
Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous" by Bernard Blackmantle is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore life in various strata of society through humorous sketches and sharp character studies. Bernard Blackmantle himself appears to be the central character, presenting his perspective on the social dynamics of his time. At the start of the novel, Blackmantle directly addresses the critics, expressing a defiant and humorous approach toward literary reviews. He humorously reflects on the nature of modern satire while outlining his intentions for the book and his disdain for conventional literary norms. The opening portion introduces Blackmantle's observant nature and desire to take a light-hearted yet incisive look at the folly of human behavior and social customs, setting the tone for the entertaining sketches of characters and scenes that are likely to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1788?-1868
Illustrator: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
EBook No.: 20001
Published: Dec 3, 2006
Downloads: 25495
Language: English
Subject: Satire, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs
Subject: University of Oxford -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous.
Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous" by Bernard Blackmantle is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore life in various strata of society through humorous sketches and sharp character studies. Bernard Blackmantle himself appears to be the central character, presenting his perspective on the social dynamics of his time. At the start of the novel, Blackmantle directly addresses the critics, expressing a defiant and humorous approach toward literary reviews. He humorously reflects on the nature of modern satire while outlining his intentions for the book and his disdain for conventional literary norms. The opening portion introduces Blackmantle's observant nature and desire to take a light-hearted yet incisive look at the folly of human behavior and social customs, setting the tone for the entertaining sketches of characters and scenes that are likely to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1788?-1868
Illustrator: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
EBook No.: 20001
Published: Dec 3, 2006
Downloads: 25495
Language: English
Subject: Satire, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs
Subject: University of Oxford -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.