John Bull And His Wonderful Lamp: A New Reading Of An Old Tale (1849)

By Homunculus

Book Overview

""John Bull and His Wonderful Lamp"" is a novel published in 1849 by Homunculus. The book is a retelling of the classic tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp, but with a twist. Instead of Aladdin, the protagonist is John Bull, a symbol of England. John Bull is given a magical lamp by a genie, which he uses to gain wealth and power. However, he soon realizes that his greed and ambition have consequences, and he must learn to use his newfound power wisely. The novel is a satirical commentary on British imperialism and the dangers of unchecked power. It is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and political 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: 1166931587
• ISBN13: 9781166931582
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"