Isbn: 9781333086138 - the fair quaker of deal, or the humours of the navy: a comedy (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book navigates the often brutal and uncompromising world of the Royal Navy in the early 18th century, satirizing the social constructs of the time. Exploring the power struggles, vanity, and folly of those serving in the fleet, the author rails against the Admiralty, and the inept yet proud men who sought control of it. The preoccupation with rank, the desire for advancement, and the elaborate social rituals that determined one's place in society, are all laid bare in merciless and hilarious detail. Concepts of honor, duty, courage, and ambition are dissected and ridiculed, unveiling the vast gulf between reality and the romantic ideals of the age. With a keen eye for the ridiculous and an incisive wit, the author skewers the absurdity of social conventions, gender roles, and the corrosive effects of vanity and self-importance. This insightful novel delves deeply into the human psyche and the often self-serving nature of those holding positions of power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…