A Satirical View Of London: Or A Descriptive Sketch Of The English Metropolis, With Strictures On Men And Manners (1804)

By John Corry

Book Overview

""A Satirical View of London"" is a book written by John Corry in 1804. The book is a satirical and humorous take on the English capital city, London. Corry provides a descriptive sketch of London, highlighting its various landmarks, neighborhoods, and people. However, the book's main focus is on the men and manners of London, and Corry provides biting criticism of the city's social and political elite. Through satire, he exposes the hypocrisy, corruption, and vices of the people who inhabit the city. The book is a fascinating insight into London life in the early 19th century and offers a unique perspective on the city's culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London or the art of satire.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164547011
• ISBN13: 9781164547013
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"