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The True-Born Englishman : A Satyr

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The True-Born Englishman: A Satyr is a satirical poem written by Daniel Defoe in 1701. The poem is a commentary on the English society of the time and explores issues such as nationalism, identity, and prejudice. Defoe uses the poem to criticize the English people who claim to be ""true-born"" but are actually descended from immigrants. He argues that the English people are a mix of different races and nationalities and that this diversity is what makes them strong. The poem is written in a humorous and witty style, with Defoe using irony and sarcasm to make his point. The True-Born Englishman: A Satyr is considered a classic of English literature and is still studied and discussed today.Drunk'nness, the Darling Favourite of Hell, Chose Germany to Rule; and Rules so well, No Subjects more obsequiously obey, None please so well, or are so pleas'd as they. The cunning Artist manages so well, He lets them Bow to Heav'n, and Drink to Hell. If but to Wine and him they Homage pay.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: 9781162710969
  • ISBN-10: 1162710969
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.09 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.21 pounds
  • Page Count: 44

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