02622cam a22003853u 4500 40339 UtSlPG 20260610133925.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 76633345 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704 Selections from the Observator (1681-1687) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 141 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Observator Release date is 2012-07-26 Produced by Colin Bell, Hazel Batey, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Selections from the Observator" by Sir Roger L'Estrange is a collection of political writings that captures the essence of late 17th-century journalism. Written during the Restoration period, it serves as a reflection of the turbulent political climate in England and showcases L'Estrange's role as a staunch Royalist and critic of dissent. The work primarily addresses the political controversies of its time, particularly the issues surrounding the Whigs, Dissenters, and the aftereffects of the Popish Plot. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the context and objectives of the "Observator." L'Estrange presents himself as the author who aims to clarify the misinformation and malignity spread by various factions in society, particularly targeting Dissenters and opponents of the monarchy. The dialogue format used allows for an engaging exploration of conflicting opinions and fosters a satirical discussion of contemporary issues such as religion, governance, and civil unrest. Through this structure, L'Estrange not only seeks to defend the monarchy but also to engage the public in a discourse that probes the sincerity and motives behind political opposition in his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Character sketches -- Early works to 1800 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688 Dialogues, English Jordain, Violet Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 141 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40339 81178 81178