The Plebeians (1719) - Richard Steele - Bog

The Plebeians is a book written by Richard Steele in 1719. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the lives and struggles of the common people, or plebeians, during the early 18th century in England. Steele, who was a prominent writer and politician of his time, uses his writing to shed light on the social and economic conditions of the lower classes.The essays in The Plebeians cover a range of topics, including poverty, education, religion, and politics. Steele argues that the plebeians are an essential part of society and that their voices and opinions should be heard. He also criticizes the upper classes for their ignorance and indifference towards the plight of the poor.Throughout the book, Steele employs a witty and satirical tone to convey his message. He uses humor and irony to expose the hypocrisy and corruption of those in power. The Plebeians is an important work of social commentary that provides insight into the lives of the working-class people in 18th century England.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.