02161cam a22003373u 4500 20001 UtSlPG 20260610133449.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1788?-1868 The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. : Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-03 Produced by David Widger "The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous" by Bernard Blackmantle is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore life in various strata of society through humorous sketches and sharp character studies. Bernard Blackmantle himself appears to be the central character, presenting his perspective on the social dynamics of his time. At the start of the novel, Blackmantle directly addresses the critics, expressing a defiant and humorous approach toward literary reviews. He humorously reflects on the nature of modern satire while outlining his intentions for the book and his disdain for conventional literary norms. The opening portion introduces Blackmantle's observant nature and desire to take a light-hearted yet incisive look at the folly of human behavior and social customs, setting the tone for the entertaining sketches of characters and scenes that are likely to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Satire, English England -- Social life and customs University of Oxford -- Anecdotes Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20001 61303 61303