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A Second Tale Of A Tub - Thomas Burnet - Bog

- Or The History Of Robert Powel The Puppet Show Man (1715)

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A Second Tale of a Tub: Or The History of Robert Powel the Puppet Show Man is a book written by Thomas Burnet in 1715. The book tells the story of Robert Powel, a puppet showman who travels around England performing shows for people. The story is told in the form of a satirical allegory, with Powel serving as a symbol for the corrupt and immoral practices of the ruling class. Through Powel's adventures, the book explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked authority. The book is considered an important work of political satire and a commentary on the state of English society in the early 18th century.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165913497
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 234
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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A Second Tale of a Tub: Or The History of Robert Powel the Puppet Show Man is a book written by Thomas Burnet in 1715. The book tells the story of Robert Powel, a puppet showman who travels around England performing shows for people. The story is told in the form of a satirical allegory, with Powel serving as a symbol for the corrupt and immoral practices of the ruling class. Through Powel's adventures, the book explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked authority. The book is considered an important work of political satire and a commentary on the state of English society in the early 18th century.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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