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The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland

The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland

Ebenezer Cooke

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104330583
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The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire is a novel by Ebenezer Cooke, first published in 1865. The book is a satirical take on the early colonial period in Maryland, focusing on the adventures of a man named Ebenezer Cooke. The novel is written in a mock-epic style, with exaggerated language and larger-than-life characters.The story follows Cooke as he travels to Maryland in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including a group of pirates, a tribe of Native Americans, and a wealthy plantation owner. Cooke also becomes embroiled in a number of ridiculous and farcical situations, including a battle with a giant crab and a duel with a rival poet.Throughout the novel, Cooke serves as a satirical commentary on the colonial period in America. He is a bumbling and inept character, constantly getting into trouble and making foolish decisions. The novel also pokes fun at the various social and political issues of the time, including slavery, religion, and the tensions between the colonists and the Native Americans.Overall, The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a unique perspective on the early colonial period in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in satire, colonial history, or early American literature.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.

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