John Bull Or An Englishman's Fireside - George Colman - Bog

""John Bull or An Englishman's Fireside"" is a comedic play in five acts written by George Colman in 1803. The play revolves around the character of John Bull, a stereotypical Englishman who is portrayed as patriotic, stubborn, and somewhat foolish. The story follows John Bull as he becomes embroiled in a series of legal disputes with his neighbors, the Sneak family, over property rights and inheritance. Along the way, he is aided by his loyal servant, Dan, and his cunning lawyer, Job Thornberry. The play is a satire on English society and politics, and it pokes fun at the legal system, the aristocracy, and the middle class. It also explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the importance of family. ""John Bull or An Englishman's Fireside"" was a popular play in its time and remains a classic of English literature.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.