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A Theater Of Political Flying Insects (1657)

A Theater Of Political Flying Insects (1657)

Purchas, Samuel

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Fiction AnthologiesInsects & SpidersZoology

ISBN10: 116593079X
ISBN13: 9781165930791
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Theater of Political Flying Insects is a book written by Samuel Purchas in 1657. The book is a collection of essays and observations on the behavior and characteristics of different types of insects. The insects are used as metaphors for various political and social issues of the time, such as corruption, power struggles, and the dangers of excessive ambition. Purchas draws on a range of sources, including classical literature and contemporary scientific studies, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of the insect world. The book is notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, and for its exploration of the relationship between nature and human society. Overall, A Theater of Political Flying Insects is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that offers insights into both the natural world and the political landscape of seventeenth-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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