Anecdotes of the Learned Pig by James Boswell and Hester Lynch Piozzi
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"Anecdotes of the Learned Pig" by James Boswell and Hester Lynch Piozzi is a satirical work, likely written in the late 18th century. This unique text combines elements of humor and political commentary through the allegorical portrayal of a pig that possesses unusual talents and a penchant for rhetoric, reflecting the societal dynamics of its time. The book engages with themes of politics, celebrity, and the absurdity of public life. The narrative
follows the eccentric life of a pig born under curious circumstances, who learns to speak and engages in various political musings. As the pig matures, it becomes involved in the tumultuous political atmosphere of the time, navigating between Tory and Whig sentiments. Throughout its journey, the pig develops relationships with notable figures and expresses disdain for political foes, all while humorously grappling with its own identity. The story is enriched with sharp wit and clever illustrations that reflect the absurdities of both animal and human nature, offering a rich commentary on society and politics of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boswell, James, 1740-1795 |
|---|---|
| Author | Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821 |
| Title |
Anecdotes of the Learned Pig With Notes, Critical and Explanatory, and Illustrations from Bozzy, Piozzi &c. &c. |
| Note | A satire on Samuel Johnson. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51017 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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