The History of John Bull by John Arbuthnot
"The History of John Bull" by John Arbuthnot is a satirical allegory written during the early 18th century. The text humorously portrays the character of John Bull as a representation of the English people, describing him as a straightforward but often gullible tradesman grappling with the complexities of politics and social interactions in his era. The book explores themes of legal entanglements, political machinations, and the nature of national identity, particularly in
relation to the historical context surrounding the Peace of Utrecht. The opening of the work introduces us to the various characters involved in the legal and social disputes surrounding John Bull, including his jealous business associates, Nic. Frog and Lewis Baboon. It sets the stage for the unfolding drama of lawsuits between Bull and his peers over trade and status, reflecting the tensions of the time regarding loyalty, familial relations, and political allegiances. Through lively narrative elements, Arbuthnot sketches out the sociopolitical landscape, highlighting Bull's frustrations as he navigates his fortunes and misfortunes in this comedic yet insightful exploration of early 18th-century English life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title | The History of John Bull |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Political satire, English |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2643 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1733 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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