| Author |
L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Jordain, Violet |
| LoC No. |
76633345
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| Title |
Selections from the Observator (1681-1687)
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| Series Title |
Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 141
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Colin Bell, Hazel Batey, Joseph Cooper and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Selections from the Observator" by Sir Roger L'Estrange is a collection of political writings that captures the essence of late 17th-century journalism. Written during the Restoration period, it serves as a reflection of the turbulent political climate in England and showcases L'Estrange's role as a staunch Royalist and critic of dissent. The work primarily addresses the political controversies of its time, particularly the issues surrounding the Whigs, Dissenters, and the aftereffects of the Popish Plot. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the context and objectives of the "Observator." L'Estrange presents himself as the author who aims to clarify the misinformation and malignity spread by various factions in society, particularly targeting Dissenters and opponents of the monarchy. The dialogue format used allows for an engaging exploration of conflicting opinions and fosters a satirical discussion of contemporary issues such as religion, governance, and civil unrest. Through this structure, L'Estrange not only seeks to defend the monarchy but also to engage the public in a discourse that probes the sincerity and motives behind political opposition in his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Character sketches -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688
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| Subject |
Dialogues, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40339 |
| Release Date |
Jul 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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