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 written by Homunculus in 1849. The book is a retelling of the classic tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp, but with a satirical twist. The story follows the adventures of John Bull, a wealthy and greedy merchant who comes into possession of a magical lamp that can grant wishes. However, instead of using the lamp for good, John Bull uses it to further his own selfish desires, causing chaos and destruction in the process. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a deceitful magician, a beautiful princess, and a wise old sage. The novel is a commentary on the dangers of greed and the corrupting influence of power. It is a humorous and entertaining read that will delight fans of classic fairy tales and satirical literature alike.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: 1120632919
• ISBN13: 9781120632913
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"