An Election Ball, In Poetical Letters

An Election Ball, In Poetical Letters

Christopher Anstey

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
ISBN:
9781245014595
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A fascinating glimpse into 18th-century British society and politics, 'An Election Ball, In Poetical Letters' by Christopher Anstey offers a satirical and witty commentary on an election. Written in verse, the book takes the form of letters from Mr. Inkle in Bath to his wife in Glocester, providing a unique perspective on the events and personalities involved. This second edition includes considerable additions, enhancing the original work with further insights and humorous observations. Anstey, also known for 'The New Bath Guide,' brings his characteristic charm and sharp wit to this exploration of political life and social customs. A valuable resource for students of literature, history, and political science, 'An Election Ball' remains an engaging and insightful read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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