Pasquin: A Dramatick Satire On The Times Being The Rehearsal Of Two Plays Viz A Comedy Called The Election And A Tragedy Called (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162678795)

Pasquin is a satirical play written by the famous English author Henry Fielding. The play is divided into two parts: A Comedy Called The Election and A Tragedy Called The Life And Death Of Common Sense. The first part of the play, The Election, is a comedy that satirizes the political climate of the time, specifically the corruption and bribery that often occurred during elections. The second part of the play, The Life And Death Of Common Sense, is a tragedy that explores the decline of common sense and rational thinking in society. The play is named after Pasquin, a statue in Rome that was used as a platform for anonymous political and social commentary. Fielding uses this concept to critique the political and social issues of his time in a humorous and thought-provoking way. Overall, Pasquin is a witty and insightful play that provides a unique perspective on the cultural and political climate of 18th century England.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.

Author: Henry Fielding
ISBN-10: 1162678798
ISBN-13: 9781162678795
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d