The Misled General: A Seriocomic, Satiric, Mock-Heroic, Romance (1808)
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ISBN10: 1104918994
ISBN13: 9781104918996
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104918996
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Misled General is a novel written by Eaton Stannard Barrett and published in 1808. The book is a satirical and mock-heroic romance that follows the story of General John Jolly, a military leader who is misled by his own arrogance and vanity. The novel is set in the early 19th century and takes place in England during the Napoleonic Wars. General Jolly is a proud and pompous man, who believes that he is destined for greatness. However, his arrogance leads him down a path of destruction as he becomes embroiled in a series of ridiculous and farcical situations.The Misled General is a seriocomic novel that combines elements of both serious and comedic storytelling. The book is filled with satire and irony, as Barrett uses humor to poke fun at the foibles and flaws of his characters. The novel is also mock-heroic, as it parodies the traditional heroic narrative by portraying General Jolly as a bumbling and inept leader. Despite his many failures, however, General Jolly remains convinced of his own greatness, leading to a series of hilarious and disastrous events.Overall, The Misled General is a witty and entertaining novel that provides a humorous and satirical commentary on the military and political landscape of early 19th century England.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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