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100 1 _aArbuthnot, John,
_d1667-1735
245 1 4 _aThe History of John Bull
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-05-01
508 _aProduced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
520 _a"The History of John Bull" by John Arbuthnot is a satirical allegory written during the early 18th century. The text humorously portrays the character of John Bull as a representation of the English people, describing him as a straightforward but often gullible tradesman grappling with the complexities of politics and social interactions in his era. The book explores themes of legal entanglements, political machinations, and the nature of national identity, particularly in relation to the historical context surrounding the Peace of Utrecht. The opening of the work introduces us to the various characters involved in the legal and social disputes surrounding John Bull, including his jealous business associates, Nic. Frog and Lewis Baboon. It sets the stage for the unfolding drama of lawsuits between Bull and his peers over trade and status, reflecting the tensions of the time regarding loyalty, familial relations, and political allegiances. Through lively narrative elements, Arbuthnot sketches out the sociopolitical landscape, highlighting Bull's frustrations as he navigates his fortunes and misfortunes in this comedic yet insightful exploration of early 18th-century English life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical satire, English
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Humor
700 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2643
999 _c44720
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