The Age: A Colloquial Satire (1858)

By Philip James Bailey

Book Overview

The Age: A Colloquial Satire is a book written by Philip James Bailey in 1858. It is a satirical work that mocks the social and political issues of the time. The book is written in a colloquial style, using everyday language and slang to convey its message. It is divided into several sections, each dealing with a different aspect of society. The first section deals with politics and the corruption and incompetence of politicians. The second section deals with religion and the hypocrisy of religious leaders. The third section deals with education and the shortcomings of the educational system. The fourth section deals with the arts and the decline of culture. The book is a scathing critique of Victorian society and its values, and it remains relevant today as a commentary on contemporary issues.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: 1437079245
• ISBN13: 9781437079241
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"