Anticipation by Richard Tickell

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Author Tickell, Richard, 1751-1793
Author of introduction, etc. Adams, Randolph Greenfield, 1892-1951
Editor Butterfield, L. H. (Lyman Henry), 1909-1982
Title Anticipation
Original Publication United States: King's Crown Press,1778,reprint 1942.
Note Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Anticipation" by Richard Tickell is a satirical work written in the late 18th century. This piece offers a humorous take on parliamentary proceedings during a tumultuous time when Britain was embroiled in the American War of Independence. Through a clever mimicry of political speeches and debates, Tickell reflects on the nature of political rhetoric and the often absurd behaviors of legislators, weaving together both wit and commentary on the state of governance. At the start of this satirical treatise, Tickell sets the scene for an anticipated parliamentary session, humorously outlining the grandiosity of royal addresses and the subsequent debates. The narrative kicks off with a depiction of the King's speech, highlighting the themes of unity and optimism, followed by a series of imitated speeches from members of Parliament. Through exaggerated characters and outlandish arguments, Tickell critiques the self-importance and shortcomings of politicians, blending farcical elements with pointed observations on the political climate of the time. Overall, this opening establishes Tickell's aim to entertain while provoking thought about the serious implications of political dialogue and behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Satire
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
Category Text
EBook-No. 67888
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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