Satires and Bagatelles

By Benjamin Franklin

Book Overview

Satires and Bagatelles is a collection of humorous and satirical writings by Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers and a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era. The book includes a variety of short pieces, including humorous anecdotes, witty observations, and satirical essays on a range of topics, from politics and religion to social customs and human nature. Many of the pieces were originally published in Franklin's newspaper, The Pennsylvania Gazette, and showcase his sharp wit and clever writing style. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential thinkers and writers, and offers a unique perspective on the culture and society of the 18th century.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: 1430450339
• ISBN13: 9781430450337
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"