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""Adventures Of A Vice President A Fable Of Our Own Times"" is a satirical novel written by Opie Read. The story revolves around a fictional vice president of the United States, who is portrayed as a bumbling and incompetent politician. The novel is set in the late 19th century and is a commentary on the corrupt and self-serving nature of politics during that time. The vice president, named John Smith, is constantly making mistakes and getting himself into trouble. He is easily manipulated by his advisors and is unable to make decisions on his own. The novel follows Smith's adventures as he tries to navigate the political landscape and avoid being impeached. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a corrupt lobbyist and a scheming senator. Despite its humorous tone, the novel is a biting critique of American politics and the people who run it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics or the satire genre.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:
  • 9781162783215
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 234
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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""Adventures Of A Vice President A Fable Of Our Own Times"" is a satirical novel written by Opie Read. The story revolves around a fictional vice president of the United States, who is portrayed as a bumbling and incompetent politician. The novel is set in the late 19th century and is a commentary on the corrupt and self-serving nature of politics during that time. The vice president, named John Smith, is constantly making mistakes and getting himself into trouble. He is easily manipulated by his advisors and is unable to make decisions on his own. The novel follows Smith's adventures as he tries to navigate the political landscape and avoid being impeached. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a corrupt lobbyist and a scheming senator. Despite its humorous tone, the novel is a biting critique of American politics and the people who run it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics or the satire genre.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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