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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 26, 1763

Page

4

Satirical tale of noble folly and political critique in 18th century England

The piece mocks fashion, excess, and corruption among the nobility and gentry, with a mock letter from "Puiro-Patriz" condemning lavish tastes. It weaves humor about Parliament, debt, and public morals, urging reform and virtue while lampooning contemporary figures and customs.

Pig Sax Monsteer Pug Monfeur Monseur Monsieur Scortann White’s Galen Paracelsus Gally-Pot Monfiexur Fujiza Séan Kingdom of Algiers Crapg Tom Jones England Gad Puiro-PaTriz London Mr. Wilkes Philip Careret Webb Robert Wood Elgis Paris Lewis Mediterranean Europe America Brett Hannau Heslin Berlin Holland Henriques Great Britain West Indies Stepney Tyurn St. Alban’s St. Alban’s Street Pall Mall Charles Street Sweden Jainteland Elfineur Isle Bernholm Dennis Caster Oporto Bourdeaux Prince of Wales Indiaman Court Dover Tryall Allman Onega Sheerness Bower Gibraltar Carter Jamaica Dunkirk Lisbon Quebec Spain Farnsworth The Albany Rogers Bilboa Charlotte Camble Alicant Alexander Hutton Barcelona Jannett, Brown Leghorn

Contrast and Satire in The Beggar's Opera Era

A dense satirical fragment criticizes political writing and press freedom, referencing Jemmy Twitcher and the BR- -k Club. It mocks public figures, denounces tyranny, and vows defiance through mock challenges and a call for English liberty. The narrator fears prosecution for dissent and portrays a culture of political brinkmanship.

Jemmy Twitcher Prac Hydepth Bagshot Buckhorse Fray Licole Pious Society of Gentleen and Christians K Club Yando Y Scot Wisches Toal Mlice Sidney Raffel Hamden Cawn Co Jess Smiecard Will Co. N.B Stotes End

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