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LoC No.: 73620545
Title: Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost (1712) A Catalogue of Dr. Arbuthnot's Library (1779)
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Paul Clark and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost" is a satirical work that belongs to both the political and literary genres, written in the early 18th century. This compilation includes a politically charged ghost story that cleverly critiques societal issues and figures of the time, particularly through the lens of Tory propaganda. The narrative revolves around the notorious ghost of Mother Haggy, whose reputation for witchcraft and mischief haunts the community, serving as a vehicle for satire against political figures and the Whig party. The opening of the story sets up the character of Mother Haggy, who is introduced as a feared witch in St. Albans during King James I's reign. The narrator discusses the societal superstitions and credulities that allow such figures to thrive, establishing a tone that is both humorous and critical. As the narrative progresses, Haggy's infamous exploits become central to the unfolding events, and the anecdotes surrounding her life hint at a broader commentary on the follies and mismanagement of those in power. The ghost's eventual reappearance sets the stage for conflicts involving her descendants, Avaro and Haggite, as they navigate their complicated relationships with the community and their own corrupt practices. This opening portion serves as a rich tapestry of wit and social reflection that maintains its relevance even in contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author of introduction, etc.: Köster, Patricia, 1932-
EBook No.: 41290
Published: Nov 5, 2012
Downloads: 323
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Humor
Subject: Early printed books -- England -- Bibliography -- Catalogs
Subject: Private libraries -- England -- Catalogs
Subject: Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735 -- Library -- Catalogs
Subject: Satire, English -- Bibliography -- Catalogs
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Pamphlets
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 73620545
Title: Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost (1712) A Catalogue of Dr. Arbuthnot's Library (1779)
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Paul Clark and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost" is a satirical work that belongs to both the political and literary genres, written in the early 18th century. This compilation includes a politically charged ghost story that cleverly critiques societal issues and figures of the time, particularly through the lens of Tory propaganda. The narrative revolves around the notorious ghost of Mother Haggy, whose reputation for witchcraft and mischief haunts the community, serving as a vehicle for satire against political figures and the Whig party. The opening of the story sets up the character of Mother Haggy, who is introduced as a feared witch in St. Albans during King James I's reign. The narrator discusses the societal superstitions and credulities that allow such figures to thrive, establishing a tone that is both humorous and critical. As the narrative progresses, Haggy's infamous exploits become central to the unfolding events, and the anecdotes surrounding her life hint at a broader commentary on the follies and mismanagement of those in power. The ghost's eventual reappearance sets the stage for conflicts involving her descendants, Avaro and Haggite, as they navigate their complicated relationships with the community and their own corrupt practices. This opening portion serves as a rich tapestry of wit and social reflection that maintains its relevance even in contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author of introduction, etc.: Köster, Patricia, 1932-
EBook No.: 41290
Published: Nov 5, 2012
Downloads: 323
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Humor
Subject: Early printed books -- England -- Bibliography -- Catalogs
Subject: Private libraries -- England -- Catalogs
Subject: Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735 -- Library -- Catalogs
Subject: Satire, English -- Bibliography -- Catalogs
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Pamphlets
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.