Synopsis
Sharp satirical verse on power, greed, and public vice—unflinching and entertaining.
This collection delivers pointed verse that lampoons rulers, lawyers, merchants, clergymen, and other figures who shape public life. While its tone is biting, the poems keep a brisk, engaging rhythm that makes the critique feel both topical and timeless.
The book gathers a series of compact, sharply observed scenes that skewer ambition, corruption, and hypocrisy. Each piece weighs moral choice against public gain, using vivid imagery and direct language to expose vice without pulling its punches.
- Confronts leaders and officials who sacrifice common good for personal gain.
- Targets lawyers, physicians, traders, and other figures who bend rules for wealth.
- Offers a mordant view of fashion, rank, and social pretenses.
- Uses satire to explore themes of integrity, power, and accountability.
Ideal for readers who enjoy sharp humor, historical verse, and social critique in compact, memorable lines.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a multifaceted compendium, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the social climate in Renaissance England. Through a series of satirical dialogues, the author skewers the vices and follies of various societal groups in trenchant verse. Humorous yet cautionary, the author's characters embody sins ranging from gluttony to deceit to lechery and murder. This book firmly belongs within the literary tradition of morality plays that use incisive wit to explore the potential consequences of human foibles and the virtues that should prevail. Themes of mortality, social hierarchy, and the nature of good and evil permeate this collection of verse, revealing the author's keen understanding of humanity's complexities. An illuminating glimpse into the past that remains relevant and insightful today, this book will appeal to readers interested in Renaissance literature, social history, or morality tales. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331813002_0
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Look to It For, Ile Stabbe Ye Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331813002
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