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100	1		_aWestmacott, C. M. _q(Charles Molloy), _d1788?-1868
245	1	4	_aThe English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. : _bComprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-12-03
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSatire, English
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs
653			_aUniversity of Oxford -- Anecdotes
700	1		_aCruikshank, Robert, _d1789-1856
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20001
999			_c61303 _d61303