An Election Ball

An Election Ball

Christopher Anstey

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Elecciones y referendos
ISBN:
9781149228203
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A satirical poem from 1776, 'An Election Ball' offers a glimpse into the political climate of the time through a series of letters written by Mr. Inkle from Bath to his wife in Glocester. Christopher Anstey’s work provides a witty commentary on elections and society, capturing the essence of 18th-century England. The poem also includes a poetical address to John Miller, Esq., adding another layer of social and literary context. This historical piece is valuable for those interested in political satire and the social dynamics of the era.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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