The Old Lady In Her Tantarums

The Old Lady In Her Tantarums

John Burton

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781178994124
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'The Old Lady In Her Tantarums' is a satirical translation of an epistle by J.B., a Fellow of Eton College, purportedly rendered by a schoolboy at Eton. This work offers a glimpse into the academic and social dynamics of 18th-century England, specifically the relationship between Oxford University (Mother Oxford) and its 'eldest son.' The text employs sharp wit and social commentary to critique the figures and institutions of the time. The book provides valuable insight into the intellectual and political landscape of the era. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to illuminate the past through the lens of satire and scholarly debate.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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