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Whig And Tory: Or Wit On Both Sides (1713)

Whig And Tory: Or Wit On Both Sides (1713)

Defoe, Daniel
Curll, Edmund

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HumorFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1166163695
ISBN13: 9781166163693
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Whig and Tory: Or Wit on Both Sides is a satirical work written by the famous English author Daniel Defoe in 1713. The book is a collection of political poems and essays that aim to ridicule both the Whig and Tory parties of the time. Defoe was a prominent journalist and political commentator during the early 18th century, and his writing often reflected his opinions on the political climate of the day. In this book, he uses humor and irony to poke fun at the two major political parties in England, who were engaged in a bitter struggle for power and influence.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Whigs and the second on the Tories. Each section contains a series of poems and essays that lampoon the political figures and policies of the respective parties. Defoe's wit and clever wordplay are on full display throughout the book, as he skewers both sides with equal fervor.Despite the book's humorous tone, it also serves as a commentary on the state of English politics at the time. Defoe was critical of the corruption and hypocrisy he saw in both parties, and he used his writing to call attention to these issues.Overall, Whig and Tory: Or Wit on Both Sides is a witty and insightful look at the political landscape of early 18th century England. Defoe's skillful writing and biting humor make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English politics and literature.Being A Collection Of State Poems, Upon All Remarkable Occurrences, From The Change Of The Ministry, To This 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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