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The Pursuits Of Fashion: A Satirical Poem (1810)

The Pursuits Of Fashion: A Satirical Poem (1810)

Goulburn, Edward

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1165661896
ISBN13: 9781165661893
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Pursuits of Fashion: A Satirical Poem is a work of literature written by Edward Goulburn in 1810. The book is a satirical poem that pokes fun at the fashion industry and the people who are obsessed with it. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the fashion world. In the first part, Goulburn criticizes the way that people blindly follow fashion trends without thinking for themselves. He argues that people should dress in a way that reflects their own personality and values, rather than simply trying to fit in with the crowd. The second part of the poem focuses on the way that fashion can be used to manipulate people. Goulburn points out that many fashion trends are created by wealthy elites who use their power and influence to shape the tastes of the masses. The third part of the poem takes a more lighthearted tone, as Goulburn describes the absurd lengths that some people will go to in order to stay fashionable. He pokes fun at the extreme hairstyles, makeup, and clothing that were popular at the time, and suggests that people should focus on more important things than their appearance. Finally, in the fourth part of the poem, Goulburn offers a more positive vision of fashion. He argues that fashion can be a force for good in society, by encouraging people to be creative and express themselves in new ways. Overall, The Pursuits of Fashion is a witty and insightful critique of the fashion industry, and a reminder that there are more important things in life than keeping up with the latest trends.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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