9780259551171 - Slop's Shave at a Broken Hone (Classic Reprint) de Stoddart, John (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a satirical work engaging in a heated literary battle between two figures: Slop, who represents radical political views, and a more traditional writer who embodies the established order. The author presents a witty and often vulgar exchange of insults, drawing parallels between the literary world and the animal kingdom. Slop, likened to a dunghill cock, is accused of raking through the muck of political scandal for cheap sensationalism, while the author, employing a barrage of metaphors, defends his own approach as a more refined and intellectual form of critique. The book reflects a turbulent era where political and social tensions were high, and satire was a powerful tool for expressing dissent. The author uses his sharp wit to expose the hypocrisy and corruption he perceives in both the radical and conservative factions of society. Through these biting exchanges, the book explores themes of intellectual dishonesty, social class, and the allure of sensationalism in the pursuit of fame and fortune. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary and political landscape of its time, revealing the anxieties and complexities of a society grappling with change. 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.