Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects by William Hone

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Author Hone, William, 1780-1842
Illustrator Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Title Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The political house that Jack built -- The clerical magistrate -- The queen's matrimonial ladder -- The Joss and his folly -- The form of prayer, with thanksgiving to almighty God -- Advertisements extraordinary -- The man in the moon -- Introduction -- The right divine of kings to govern wrong! -- Preface -- A Slap at Slop and the Bridge-street gang -- The queen's death.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects" by William Hone is a collection of satirical writings and illustrations produced in the early 19th century. This work comprises witty and pointed critiques of political events and figures, reflecting Hone's distinctive style of combining humor with political commentary. The writings serve as social satire, critiquing the state of governance, public opinion, and the various social issues prevalent during Hone's time. At the start of this collection, the poem "The Political House That Jack Built" is introduced, using an engaging nursery rhyme structure to explore themes surrounding wealth, power, and societal troubles. The poem employs vivid imagery to depict corrupt figures in authority, labeling them as "vermin" that plunder the wealth of the nation. As the opening segment unfolds, characters like "The Dandy of Sixty," a derisive portrayal of a fashionable yet incompetent politician, and the "Public Informer" begin to take shape, setting a critical tone for the rest of the narrative. The use of parody and humor serves to underscore the urgent calls for reform and change in the political landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
Category Text
EBook-No. 44520
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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