John Buncle, Junior, Gentleman (1776)

von Thomas Cogan, Thomas Amory

290 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

John Buncle, Junior, Gentleman is a novel written by Thomas Cogan and first published in 1776. The book follows the adventures of its eponymous protagonist, John Buncle, as he travels across England and Europe in search of knowledge and adventure. Buncle is a young and idealistic man who is deeply interested in philosophy, literature, and the natural sciences. He is also something of a ladies' man, and his travels are often punctuated by romantic entanglements with various women he meets along the way.The novel is written in a picaresque style, with Buncle encountering a wide variety of characters and situations as he travels from place to place. Along the way, he becomes involved in political intrigue, engages in philosophical debates with other intellectuals, and battles various enemies who seek to do him harm.Despite its adventurous plot, John Buncle, Junior, Gentleman is also a deeply philosophical work that explores a wide range of ideas and themes. Cogan was a deeply religious man, and the novel reflects his interest in theology and spirituality. At the same time, the book is also a satire of contemporary society and its values, and Cogan uses Buncle's adventures to critique the excesses and hypocrisies of his time.Overall, John Buncle, Junior, Gentleman is a fascinating and entertaining novel that offers a unique glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 18th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, philosophy, or social satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104874049
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC