Pierce Penilesse: His Supplication To The Devil (1592)

By Thomas Nashe

Book Overview

Pierce Penilesse: His Supplication To The Devil is a satirical work written by Thomas Nash in 1592. The book is a witty critique of contemporary social and political issues in Elizabethan England. The protagonist, Pierce Penilesse, is a penniless scholar who, frustrated with his lack of success, decides to appeal to the devil for help. The devil appears to Pierce and engages him in a conversation about the state of England. They discuss topics such as the corruption of the church, the greed of the aristocracy, and the poverty of the common people. Through Pierce's interactions with the devil, Nash provides a scathing commentary on the social inequality and moral decay of Elizabethan society. The book is written in a lively and humorous style, with Nash using puns, wordplay, and irony to lampoon his targets. Pierce Penilesse: His Supplication To The Devil is a significant work in the history of English satire and remains relevant to modern readers interested in the social and political issues of the past.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: 1165491990
• ISBN13: 9781165491995
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"