That Convention; Or, Five Days A Politician

By F G Welch

Before the banners go up, the bargains begin. That Convention; Or, Five Days A Politician turns the smoke-filled room into a spotlight. Watch the machine work, smiling. F. G. Welch delivers a brisk political satire novel set amid the rituals of a party gathering, where speeches, platforms, and loyalties are often tested at speed. Written as a nineteenth-century American novel in the decades after the Civil War, it captures the tone of 19th century America when post-civil war politics and election campaign politics were becoming a modern industry. Welch writes with an ear for committee-room language, and a satirist's eye for the gap between principle and practice. It reads like a report from the floor, but with the sting of farce. The humour is sharp, the observations practical, and the targets familiar: ambition, deal-making, and the theatre of public virtue. If you enjoy gilded age satire fiction and the bite of Mark Twain political humor, this political convention satire deserves a place beside it. As public domain classic fiction, it also offers a revealing record of how party politics satire emerged alongside mass politics, newspapers, and organised campaigns. Collectors will appreciate its place in any classic literature collection, while casual readers will relish its quick wit and recognisable human motives. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, presented as a complete unabridged edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354503063
• ISBN13: 9789354503061
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"