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100 1 _aBramston, James,
_d1694?-1744
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Politicks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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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500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-29
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Art of Politicks" by James Bramston is a satirical poem written in 1729, during the early 18th century, an era characterized by the rise of political satire in England. This work is structured as a mock imitation of Horace's "Ars Poetica," exploring themes of political discourse and the nature of politicians. It critiques the art of politics, using humor and satire to reflect on the contemporary political climate and the conduct of public figures. In "The Art of Politicks," Bramston adopts a tone that balances mock-heroics with keen observation, presenting a series of humorous maxims and advice aimed at aspiring politicians. The poem encompasses various aspects of political life, including the tensions between Whigs and Tories, the nature of electoral practices, and the role of public speech. Through witty depictions, such as comparing various politicians to historical figures and addressing the absurdities of parliamentary proceedings, Bramston provides a commentary on the intricacies and often comical failures of political ambition, ultimately lamenting the lack of integrity and clear ideals in politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1727-1760 -- Poetry
700 1 _aKinsley, William,
_d1934-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40895
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