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The Devil Upon Crutches In England Or Night Scenes In London, Part 1: A Satirical Work (1756)

The Devil Upon Crutches In England Or Night Scenes In London, Part 1: A Satirical Work (1756)

Gentleman of Oxford

Paperback

Letters & EssaysLinguisticsBritish History

ISBN10: 1165652889
ISBN13: 9781165652884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Devil Upon Crutches In England Or Night Scenes In London, Part 1: A Satirical Work is a book written by an author known as Gentleman of Oxford in 1756. The book is a satirical work that provides a critical and often humorous commentary on the social and political issues of London during that time period. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of London society. The author uses a variety of literary devices, including irony, sarcasm, and exaggeration, to convey his message. Throughout the book, the author portrays London as a place of vice and corruption, where the wealthy and powerful exploit the poor and vulnerable. He also criticizes the government and the legal system for their failures to address these issues. The title of the book refers to the character of the Devil, who appears in the story as a disabled man using crutches. The Devil serves as a symbol of the corruption and evil that the author sees in London society. Overall, The Devil Upon Crutches In England Or Night Scenes In London, Part 1: A Satirical Work is a biting critique of 18th-century London society that uses humor and satire to make its point. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the social and political issues of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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