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A Hymn To The Mob

AUTHOR Defoe, Daniel
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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A Hymn to the Mob is a political pamphlet written by the renowned English author, Daniel Defoe. The book was first published in 1715 and is considered to be one of Defoe's most controversial works. The book is a satirical poem that praises the virtues of the ""mob"" or the common people, who are often marginalized in society. Defoe argues that the mob has the power to overthrow tyrants and corrupt governments, and that they should be respected and given a voice in political affairs. The book was written during a time of political upheaval in England, and Defoe's views on democracy and the role of the common people were considered radical at the time. A Hymn to the Mob is a thought-provoking and insightful work that provides a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the time.By Dyet, Cortez, States, And Sanhedrins Of Men? They're All But Thy Great Representatives, In Whom Thy Greater Self Survives, Meer Rabble Drawn In Miniature, Whose Bus'ness 'tis Thy Plagues To Cure.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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ISBN-13: 9781162648958
ISBN-10: 1162648953
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 139
Product Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.07 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.16 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Poetry | Linguistics - General
Poetry | General
Dewey Decimal: 821
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A Hymn to the Mob is a political pamphlet written by the renowned English author, Daniel Defoe. The book was first published in 1715 and is considered to be one of Defoe's most controversial works. The book is a satirical poem that praises the virtues of the ""mob"" or the common people, who are often marginalized in society. Defoe argues that the mob has the power to overthrow tyrants and corrupt governments, and that they should be respected and given a voice in political affairs. The book was written during a time of political upheaval in England, and Defoe's views on democracy and the role of the common people were considered radical at the time. A Hymn to the Mob is a thought-provoking and insightful work that provides a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the time.By Dyet, Cortez, States, And Sanhedrins Of Men? They're All But Thy Great Representatives, In Whom Thy Greater Self Survives, Meer Rabble Drawn In Miniature, Whose Bus'ness 'tis Thy Plagues To Cure.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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Author: Defoe, Daniel
English author Daniel Defoe was at times a trader, political activist, criminal, spy and writer, and is considered to be one of England s first journalists. A prolific writer, Defoe is known to have used at least 198 pen names over the course of a career in which he produced more than five hundred written works. Defoe is best-known for his novels detailing the adventures of the castaway Robinson Crusoe, which helped establish and popularize the novel in eighteenth century England. In addition to Robinson Crusoe, Defoe penned other famous works including Captain Singleton, A Journal of the Plague Year, Captain Jack, Moll Flanders and Roxana. Defoe died in 1731.
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