Whig And Tory - Daniel Defoe

Whig And Tory: Or Wit On Both Sides is a satirical work written by Daniel Defoe in 1713. The book takes a humorous look at the political divide between the Whig and Tory parties in England at the time.Defoe uses wit and sarcasm to poke fun at the political parties and their leaders. He portrays them as hypocritical and self-serving, more concerned with gaining power than with serving the people they represent.The book is divided into two parts, with each part focusing on one of the political parties. In the first part, Defoe takes aim at the Whigs, while in the second part, he turns his attention to the Tories.Throughout the book, Defoe uses a variety of literary devices, including satire, parody, and irony, to make his point. He also includes a number of humorous anecdotes and jokes to lighten the mood and keep the reader engaged.Whig And Tory: Or Wit On Both Sides is a classic example of political satire and remains a popular read today for anyone interested in English history or political humor.Being A Collection Of State Poems, Upon All Remarkable Occurrences, From The Change Of The Ministry, To This Time.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.

EAN: 9781104930516