| Author |
Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1788?-1868 |
| Illustrator |
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856 |
| Title |
The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous.
Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous" by Bernard Blackmantle is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore life in various strata of society through humorous sketches and sharp character studies. Bernard Blackmantle himself appears to be the central character, presenting his perspective on the social dynamics of his time. At the start of the novel, Blackmantle directly addresses the critics, expressing a defiant and humorous approach toward literary reviews. He humorously reflects on the nature of modern satire while outlining his intentions for the book and his disdain for conventional literary norms. The opening portion introduces Blackmantle's observant nature and desire to take a light-hearted yet incisive look at the folly of human behavior and social customs, setting the tone for the entertaining sketches of characters and scenes that are likely to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Satire, English
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
University of Oxford -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20001 |
| Release Date |
Dec 3, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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